Anarchism Today
About this book
With all of the provocative, sometimes highly destructive acts committed in the name of anarchy, this enlightening volume invites readers to discover the true meaning of anarchism, exploring its vivid history and its resurgent relevance for addressing today's most vexing social problems. In Anarchism Today, an acclaimed scholar and one of the world's foremost advocates for the anarchistic tradition cuts through common misconceptions and caricatures to explore what is perhaps the most poorly understood of all political theories. As author Randall Amster explains, rather than being an anti-everything rationale for defiance and destruction, anarchism is in fact a coherent set of values and practices with a rich history and contemporary relevance. Passionate and provocative, Amster's book offers readers an expert's perspective on what anarchism really means, including its relationship to other political approaches, its careful balancing of individual liberty and a functioning society, and its controversial image as a wellspring of violence. Along the way, Amster addresses a number of current issues from the perspective of anarchism, including corporate globalization, environmentalism, warfare, nationalism, education, technology, alternative economics, criminal justice, and even spirituality. He concludes with a frank assessment of anarchism's impact and the role it can play in building a more just, peaceful, and sustainable world.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- ANARCHISM TODAY
- Title
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents
- Foreword
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction: The Resurgence of Anarchism
- 1 Contemporary Anarchist Thought
- 2 Anarchism in Action
- 3 The Violence Question
- 4 Anarchist Ecologies
- 5 âDo It YourselfââTogether
- 6 From the Local to the Global
- 7 Assessing Anarchismâs Impact
- Conclusion: Anarchism as Future Vision
- Notes
- Bibliography
- Index
- About the Author
