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Anarchism Today

Autor Randall Amster Cuvânt înainte de John Clark
en Limba Engleză Hardback – 8 mar 2012 – vârsta până la 17 ani
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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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9780313398728
ISBN-10: 0313398720
Pagini: 264
Dimensiuni: 156 x 235 x 25 mm
Greutate: 0.5 kg
Editura: Bloomsbury Publishing
Colecția Praeger
Locul publicării:New York, United States

Notă biografică

Randall Amster, JD, PhD, is graduate chair of humanities at Prescott College, AZ. He is executive director of the Peace & Justice Studies Association, and serves as contributing editor for New Clear Vision.

Cuprins

Foreword by John ClarkPrefaceAcknowledgmentsIntroduction: The Resurgence of Anarchism1 Contemporary Anarchist Thought2 Anarchism in Action3 The Violence Question4 Anarchist Ecologies5 "Do It Yourself"-Together6 From the Local to the Global7 Assessing Anarchism's ImpactConclusion: Anarchism as Future VisionNotesBibliographyIndex

Recenzii

A professor and respected philosopher in his own right, Amster's approach to anarchism is a refreshing break from scholars who've historically dismissed the movement as a kind of "anti-everything" ideology. Anarchism Today is a much-needed contemporary read. . . . From self-described anarchists and amateur sociologists to political scholars and concerned citizens, Amster's book is sure to broaden the conversation about an important theory that continues to shape the current social and political landscape.