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The Communistic Societies of the United States Nordhoff, Charles Publisher:  Schocken Books, USA Year Published:  1965   First Published:  1875 Pages:  439pp   Resource Type:  Book Describes a dozen Utopian societies. Abstract:  Charles Nordhoff describes a dozen Utopian societies of the past and present. He gives detailed accounts of various communities and their ideologies. Groups living collectively did so for varying reasons and to varying results. Nordhoff analyzes these results to come up with his own theory of collective living. The failures of groups in the past can be inspected and avoided by the groups of the future. In this commentary on communistic societies, Nordhoff presents a number of models for the "good life". These models are anti-capitalist in nature and aim to provide a more human and social way of living and working together. With a new introductory essay by Franklin H. Littel, the book is made up of 14 parts. Most of these are focused on a single collective. A history, description of customs, explanation of ideas and revelation of the degree of success of each community is provided. Some communities have published literature that is referenced by Nordhoff. If the community failed in the end, Nordhoff provides reasons and methods for such conflicts to be avoided. Later sections look at non-communist colonies and statistical comparisons of the different ideologies. Maps, illustrations and charts are embedded throughout the work. By looking at many communistic societies together, Nordhoff can provide advice and analysis to future collectives. His own theories are based off the research and information included in this book. [Abstract by Mia Manns] Topics Activism/Radicalism Alternative Lifestyles Alternatives Christianity Common Property Communes Communism Communities Community Community Living Marriage Material Wealth Primitive Communism Religion & Society Religious Communities Social Alternatives Social Issues Social Organization Socialism U.S. History Utopias Women & Work Women's Issues Women's Issues/Family

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