The Penguin Book of Anarchism

Ruth Kinna

A sympathetic, impressively well-informed history of the movement ... packed with information about this rich history

Ruth Kinna's book will be the standard text on anarchism for the twenty-first century. Written with brio, quiet insight and clarity and taking us from the nineteenth century anarchist Proudhon to Occupy and Rojava, this offering will appeal to the novice student, the activist and the grizzled professor. Quite a feat

The Theory and Practice of Anarchism

Often associated with chaos or disorder, anarchy defies definition and routinely gets a bad press. And yet from Occupy to Pussy Riot, Noam Chomsky to David Graeber, this philosophical and political movement is as relevant as ever. Contrary to popular perception, different strands of anarchism - from individualism to collectivism - do follow certain structures and a shared sense of purpose: a belief in freedom and working towards collective good without the interference of the state. 
 
In this masterful, sympathetic account, political theorist Ruth Kinna traces the tumultuous history of anarchism, starting with thinkers and activists such as Peter Kropotkin and Emma Goldman and through key events like the Paris Commune and the Haymarket affair. Skilfully introducing us to the nuanced theories of a range of anarchist groups from around the world, The Government of No One reveals what makes a supposedly chaotic movement particularly adaptable and effective over centuries.

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A sympathetic, impressively well-informed history of the movement ... packed with information about this rich history

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A history of politics by other means

A sympathetic, impressively well-informed history of the movement ... packed with information about this rich history

Obligatory reading

A history of politics by other means

A sympathetic, impressively well-informed history of the movement ... packed with information about this rich history

Obligatory reading

A history of politics by other means

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