What Is Anarchism?: An Introduction, 2nd Ed. by Donald Rooum (English) Paperback

Description: What Is Anarchism? by Donald Rooum, Vernon Richards, Andrej Grubacic Anarchists believe that the point of society is to widen the choices of individuals. Anarchism is opposed to states, armies, slavery, the wages system, the landlord system, prisons, capitalism, bureaucracy, meritocracy, theocracy, revolutionary governments, patriarchy, matriarchy, monarchy, oligarchy, and every other kind of coercive institution. In other words, anarchism opposes government in all its forms.Enlarged and updated for a modern audience, What Is Anarchism? has the making of a standard reference book. As an introduction to the development of anarchist thought, it will be useful not only to propagandists and proselytizers of anarchism but also to teachers and students of political theory, philosophy, sociology, history, and to all who want to uncover the basic core of anarchism.This useful compendium, compiled and edited by the late Vernon Richards of Freedom Press, with additional selections by Donald Rooum, includes extracts from the work of Errico Malatesta, Peter Kropotkin, Max Stirner, Emma Goldman, Charlotte Wilson, Michael Bakunin, Rudolf Rocker, Alexander Berkman, Colin Ward, Albert Meltzer, and many others.Author and Wildcat cartoonist Donald Rooum gives context to the selections with introductions looking at "What Anarchists Believe," "How Anarchists Differ," and "What Anarchists Do" and provides helpful and humorous illustrations throughout the book. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Donald Rooum, born 1928, became an anarchist in 1944 and has contributed articles to the anarchist paper Freedom since 1947. His editorial cartoons have appeared in Peace News since 1962. His strip series "Wildcat" has appeared in Freedom since 1980, and "Sprite" in The Skeptic since 1987. Andrej Grubacic is the chair of the Anthropology and Social Change department at the California Institute of Integral Studies. His most recent publication is Dont Mourn, Balkanize: Essays after Yugoslavia (2010). Andrej is a member of the International Council of the World Social Forum, the Industrial Workers of the World, and the Global Balkans Network. He is associated with Retort, a group of antinomian writers, artists, artisans, and teachers based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Review "What Is Anarchism? is a classic. It brings together a marvellous selection of inspiring texts with a clear, comprehensive introduction--now updated--to provide a brilliant account of the cares, concerns and commitments that animate anarchist politics and activities of British anarchists since 1945."--Ruth Kinna, author of Anarchism: A Beginners Guide Review Quote "What Is Anarchism? is a classic. It brings together a marvellous selection of inspiring texts with a clear, comprehensive introduction--now updated--to provide a brilliant account of the cares, concerns and commitments that animate anarchist politics and activities of British anarchists since 1945." --Ruth Kinna, author of Anarchism: A Beginners Guide Description for Sales People An illustrated introduction to the development of anarchist thought. Features selections from Errico Malatesta, Peter Kropotkin, Emma Goldman and other leading anarchists. Includes helpful and humorous illustrations by British cartoonist Donald Rooum. Details ISBN1629631469 Author Andrej Grubacic Short Title WHAT IS ANARCHISM SECOND EDITI Pages 160 Publisher PM Press Language English Edition 2nd ISBN-10 1629631469 ISBN-13 9781629631462 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2016 Imprint PM Press Place of Publication Oakland Country of Publication United States Edited by Vernon Richards DEWEY 320.57 Subtitle An Introduction, 2nd Ed. UK Release Date 2016-12-01 NZ Release Date 2016-12-01 Edition Description 2nd New edition Audience General AU Release Date 2017-02-20 Publication Date 2016-12-01 US Release Date 2016-12-01 Illustrations 1 Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:100899440;

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