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The Green Book is the political treatise of Muammar Gaddafi, first published in 1975 and completed in further parts by 1979. It sets out his Third International Theory, rejecting Western liberal democracy and Marxism alike in favor of direct popular rule through people's congresses and committees, and criticizing wage labor in favor of partnerships. The text became the official ideology of Gaddafi's Jamahiriya in Libya, where it was taught in schools and cited in official life.
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What is The Green Book by Muammar Gaddafi about?
The Green Book presents Muammar Gaddafi's Third International Theory. It rejects both Western liberal democracy and Marxism in favor of direct popular rule through people's congresses.
When was The Green Book published?
The Green Book first appeared in 1975 and was completed in additional parts by 1979. Its sections explain Gaddafi's political ideas and proposed system of government.
What is Gaddafi's Third International Theory?
It is Gaddafi's proposed alternative to parliamentary democracy and Marxism. The theory emphasizes direct participation by people through congresses rather than rule by elected parties.
Is The Green Book a memoir of Gaddafi's life?
No. It is a political treatise rather than a conventional autobiography. The text sets out a theory of government, society, economics, and popular political participation.
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