Anarchism

Ruth Kinna

ISBN 10: 1851687173 / ISBN 13: 9781851687176

Published by Oneworld Publications, GB, 2009

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In this clear and penetrating study, Ruth Kinna goes directly to the heart of this controversial ideology, explaining the influences that have shaped anarchism and the different tactics and strategies that have been used by anarchists throughout history to achieve their ends. Kinna covers themes both historical and acutely contemporary, including: Could anarchy ever really be a viable alternative to the state? Can anarchist ideals ever be consistent with the justification of violence? How has anarchism influenced the anti-globalization movement?

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Anarchism
• Publisher: Oneworld Publications, GB
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1851687173
• ISBN 13: 9781851687176
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: New
• Weight: 263 grams

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Synopsis

Would you want a world without government?

In this clear and penetrating study, Ruth Kinna goes directly to the heart of this controversial ideology, explaining the influences that have shaped anarchism and the different tactics and strategies that have been used by anarchists throughout history to achieve their ends. Kinna covers themes both historical and acutely contemporary, including: Could anarchy ever really be a viable alternative to the state? Can anarchist ideals ever be consistent with the justification of violence? How has anarchism influenced the anti-globalization movement?

About the Author

Ruth Kinna is Lecturer in Politics at Loughborough University, UK. She is the author of William Morris: The Art of Socialism and co-editor of the journal Anarchist Studies.