Changing anarchism
Anarchist theory and practice in a global age
Edited by Jonathan Purkis, James Bowen
Publication date:
30 June 2012Length of book:
272 pagesPublisher
Manchester University PressDimensions:
234x156mmISBN-13: 9780719066955
The massive protests against globalisation in recent years have re-awoken interest in anarchism. Changing anarchism, finally available in paperback, sets out to reposition anarchist theory and practice by documenting contemporary anarchist practice and providing a viable analytical framework for understanding it.
The contributions here, from both academics and activists, raise challenging and sometimes provocative questions about the complex nature of power and resistance to it. The areas covered include: sexuality and identity; psychological dependency on technology; libertarian education; religion and spirituality; protest tactics; mental health and artistic expression; and the ongoing ‘metaphorical wars’ against drugs and terror. This collection epitomises the rich diversity that exists within contemporary anarchism as well as demonstrating its ongoing relevance as a sociological tool.
An electronic edition of this book is freely available under a Creative Commons (CC BY-NC-ND) licence.