V. Historical Materialism. IX. Socialist Statesmanship. In "Why Study Socialism?" and, in fact, in the whole series of lessons, particudar stress will be laid upon the fact that "modern" Socialism, while historically it is the natural outcome of former Socialism, is distinct from it, and is the only Socialism with which we are concerned. It is the product of existing conditions, and the International Socialist movement of today is a reflex of these conditions. A detailed outline of the entire course will be given in the opening article next month. We believe that this study course will be the most effective tool for developing clear-headed Socialists, both inside and outside the membership of the Socialist party, that has yet been devised. To give it an introduction wherever needed, we need the help of all present REVIEW Subscribers, and we have accordingly mailed each of them a letter, containing a special offer, which will not be made public. 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