The workers opposition in Russia
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Title
The workers opposition in Russia
Creator
Kollontai, Alexandra, 1872-1952
Description
By Alexandra Kollontai. Translated by Industrial Workers of the World. The principal object in translating and publishing this book is to show the workers in America a revolutionary political party in operation, and to demonstrate its inevitable tendency towards bureaucracy with a consequent isolation from the masses. A complete survey or even a small part of the evils of abounding in a political centralization of production and distribution is of course
beyond the scope of this small book and too, it is obvious that the complaint expressed here could not tread outside of party lines.
The book was only intended originally for the delegates of
the Tenth Congress of the Russian Communist Party, and, anticipating criticism for publishing in America what was not intended for the world at large we justify ourselves on the ground that criticism of a party having perhaps the destiny and welfare of the millions of Russia in their hands is as much the business of revolutionary workers in America as anywhere else. Yes, even Russian workers.
The Russian revolution as a spontaneous movement of the masses is not the property of any certain group or party. All humanity is bound up in such an event and therefore no one can be expected to recognize certain circles beyond which a knowledge of such vital questions cannot go. 49 pages.
beyond the scope of this small book and too, it is obvious that the complaint expressed here could not tread outside of party lines.
The book was only intended originally for the delegates of
the Tenth Congress of the Russian Communist Party, and, anticipating criticism for publishing in America what was not intended for the world at large we justify ourselves on the ground that criticism of a party having perhaps the destiny and welfare of the millions of Russia in their hands is as much the business of revolutionary workers in America as anywhere else. Yes, even Russian workers.
The Russian revolution as a spontaneous movement of the masses is not the property of any certain group or party. All humanity is bound up in such an event and therefore no one can be expected to recognize certain circles beyond which a knowledge of such vital questions cannot go. 49 pages.
Publisher
Industrial Workers of the World
Date
1921
Contributor
Industrial Workers of the World
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Relation
Alternate Source: Google Books
Format
Text Recognized PDF
Language
eng
Type
text
Identifier
iwwpl0000018
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book
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Citation
Kollontai, Alexandra, 1872-1952 , “The workers opposition in Russia,” IWW Pamphlet Library, accessed April 27, 2024, https://iwwpamphlet.omeka.net/items/show/18.