Syndicalism, Industrial Unionism and Socialism

New York: B.W. Huebsch, 1913 Book. Very Good +. Hardcover. First Edition. 8vo. (14) 243 (2), I. What Is Syndicalism; The Philosophy of Syndicalism; III. Syndicalism and the General Strike; IV. Sabotage as a Revolutionary Weapon; V. Relation of Syndicalism to Socialism; Appendices: I. The Preamble of the I. W. W.; II. Editorial from Social Justice calling for Sabotage; III. the Jena Resolution on the General Strike; IV. August Bebel on the General Strike; V. Kautsky on Violence; VI. Attitude of French Syndicalists toward Parliamentary Action; VII. Bibliographical Notes. First Edition, 1913. "John Spargo (1876-1966) became a renowned expert in the history and crafts of Vermont and was one of the leading public intellectuals affiliated with the Socialist Party of America during the progressive era of the early 20th Century. Spargo played a leading role in this purge of the party's left wing with his 1913 book entitled Syndicalism, Industrial Unionism and Socialism, an attack on the syndicalism of the IWW and its supporters. Spargo charged that the IWW's tactic of encouraging sabotage would have the effect of undermining the honor, courage, and self-respect of the working class, causing it to lose sight of the spiritual ideals of socialism." Minor edge wear to corners with age-toning to text block edges, and a brief underlining page 37, else, Pristine Interior. Clean, tight and strong binding with no other underlining, highlighting or marginalia. Olive-green cloth with gilt lettering to front board and spine..