Rosa Luxemburg is an icon to both socialists and feminists, and her fight for equality is often cited as an example of what a dedicated female reformer can accomplish; but most people have not read Luxemburg's treatises. Scott (English, University of Vermont) provides translated editions of two Luxemburg works "Reform or Revolution" and "The Mass Strike." She prefaces these with a short biography of Luxemburg, reminding the reader that much of her writing was done in prison; Luxemburg was not a theoretical socialist. However these two essays show she was well grounded in theory. The first is a critique of the theories of German Socialist philosopher Eduard Bornstein. It is clear, without jargon, citing the major writers on the subject. The second essay is her firsthand explication of the mass strikes in Russia leading to the failed 1905 revolution. She writes with passion, but again her analysis is clearly thought out. The book will interest anyone wishing to know Luxemburg in her own words, and it is also priced to be useful in the classroom. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)