Contemporary anarchist movements in North America are explored, highlighting their significance as a vital social movement of the twentieth century. The analysis delves into the challenges and opportunities of creating DIY community-based social and political initiatives aimed at transforming social relations.
Anarchy and Society explores the many ways in which the discipline of Sociology and the philosophy of anarchism are compatible. The book constructs possible parameters for an ‘anarchist sociology’, by a sociological exposition of major anarchist thinkers (Kropotkin, Proudhon, Landauer, Goldman, and Ward), as well as an anarchist interrogation of key sociological concepts (social norms, inequality, and social movements).
Few activities have captured the contemporary popular imagination as hacking and online activism, from Anonymous and beyond. Few political ideas have gained more notoriety recently than anarchism. Yet both remain misunderstood and much maligned.
A compelling discussion of anarchist political practice, providing rich examples of politics grounded in everyday resistance, offers important insights into real world attempts to radically transform social relations in the here and now of everyday life. Written by a longtime activist and sociologist, Active Anarchy provides one of the most significant reflections on contemporary radicalism in theory and practice. It documents an important movement in its complexity, moving beyond the misconceptions that mar both popular and academic portrayals of anarchism. Inhaltsverzeichnis Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Chapter 1: Anarchism and Social Movement Theory Chapter 3 Chapter 2: Black Blocs in Theory and Action Chapter 4 Chapter 3: Anarchist Street Reclaiming Chapter 5 Chapter 4: Marginalia: Freeganism and Anarchy Chapter 6 Chapter 5: Heterotopias of Toronto: The Anarchist Free Space and Who's Emma? Chapter 7 Chapter 6: Organizing Against Poverty Chapter 8 Chapter 7: Do-It-Ourself Housing Chapter 9 Chapter 8: Caging the Anarchist Beast: The Criminalization of Dissent Chapter 10 Chapter 9: Organizing Anarchy: Directions and Debates
Opponents of states and capital must be prepared to defend ourselves. To understand the nature of the state is to know that it will attack to kill when and where it feels a threat to its authority and power. But the struggles against exploitation, oppression, and repression must also move to the offensive. With the emboldening of reactionary forces on the far Right, there has been a renewed focus on issues of community self-defense, not only against the violence of the state but against organized fascists and Right-wing vigilantes alike. There has also been a developing seriousness, particularly among anarchist and antifascist, or antifa, activists. The goal of all anarchism is not to eliminate violence in social struggle (a futile and impossible pursuit given the nature of the state), but to limit the amount, degree, and extent of violence and harm inflicted by state agents, and their vigilante supporters, on the poor, oppressed, and exploited. And this is part of the emphasis on insurrectionary infrastructures. Non-material (emotional) and material resources and spaces are necessary to defend communities and workplaces under attack, but also to organize possible, and necessary, offensives. Insurrectionary Infrastructures reflects on strategies and tactics of rebellion and resistance and offers suggestions for fighting to win.
Drawing on over a decade of research within various anarchist projects, this work offers an in-depth analysis of contemporary anarchism. It explores themes such as union organizing, anti-poverty initiatives, and the defense of immigrants and refugees. This comprehensive examination stands out as a significant contribution from a prominent scholar in the field, providing valuable insights into the diverse efforts and impacts of modern anarchist movements.
Focusing on the nature of contemporary crises, this work explores how crises are integral to neoliberal austerity regimes rather than mere accidents. Jeff Shantz examines the manufactured crises that arise under these conditions, highlighting their role as tools for state and capital in maintaining control and exploitation. Drawing from anarchism and autonomous Marxism, the book also addresses social resistance within these crisis states, emphasizing the duality of precariousness that both oppresses and offers avenues for challenging the system.
Walking in the Ardennes covers 32 day walks between 2 and 24km and one multi- stage route, the Sentier du Nord. The Ardennes region in southern Belgium overlaps into Luxembourg and France and features rolling hills, deep valleys, rivers and wide reaches of forest. Walks take in WW2 battlefields, medieval castles, towns and villages.
A thorough, evidence-based review of the eight potentially most dangerous animals in southern and eastern Africa. Brings together all the information normally available only in separate books or articles.