206 pages, includes index and bibliography. Apart from a gift inscription, the book is immaculate. "The Meaning of Socialism is a book by British philosopher Michael Luntley, published in 1989 by Duckworth and in 1990 by Open Court. The book covers the meaning and philosophy of socialism.The book received reviews from journals including Reason Papers and American Political Science Review, along with being widely cited in its field" (Wikipedia)