Socialism: A Very Short Introduction looks at the history of socialism and its contemporary relevance. Is socialism an outdated ideology today? This VSI provides an overview of socialism's origins, its relationships to communism and social democracy, its different manifestations around the world and throughout history, and its intersections with issues of ethnicity and gender. Examples of the practical implementation of socialist values are provided by case studies of social democracy in Sweden and communism in Cuba. The rise of the 'New Left' midway through the 20th century included feminist and green movements, followed up by radical anti-capitalist and climate justice protests and political movements.