; This book is intended for undergraduate courses on 20th century Soviet history/the Cold War/European history/Soviet studies/History of political thought/Marxism-Leninism. The Left.

Now in an updated edition, The "S" Word makes a case for socialist ideas as an indispensable part of American heritage.

Political reporter Nichols argues that socialism has a long, proud American history. This short, irreverent book gives Americans back a crucial part of their history and makes a forthright case for socialist ideas today.

First published in 2010. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.