Summary
First published in 1928, George Bernard Shaw’s The Intelligent Woman’s Guide to Socialism and Capitalism is a wide-ranging political treatise aimed at explaining economic and social theories in accessible terms.
Written as a response to questions from his sisters, Shaw sets out the principles of socialism, critiques of capitalism, and discussions on communism, property, democracy, and the role of government.
With his trademark wit and clarity, Shaw dismantles economic jargon to present practical arguments on how societies might organize themselves more justly.
Both a primer on political economy and a persuasive manifesto, the book reflects Shaw’s lifelong commitment to social reform and remains a significant work in the history of socialist thought.