Anarcho-Syndicalism: Theory and Practice (Working Classics)

The essential introduction to anarchist theory of the labor struggle.
In 1937, under the shadow of rising authoritarianism, and at the behest of Emma Goldman, Rudolf Rocker penned Anarcho-Syndicalism to champion the ideals of equality, voluntary cooperation, and mutual aid, which were fueling the Spanish Revolution and igniting resistance to capitalism the world over. In this political masterpiece, Rocker offers a clear introduction to anarchist ideas; a history of the international workers’ movement; and an outline of the syndicalist tactics of direct action, sabotage, and the general strike. This essential text rejects both capitalist exploitation and authoritarian state socialism, charting the way for a radical alternative of freedom through solidarity.

This edition includes a critical introduction by Nicolas Walter.

Rudolf Rocker (1873–1958) was a leading figure in the international anarchist movement for over sixty years. Born in Germany, Rocker settled in Britain in 1895 and learned to read and write in Yiddish. He moved to the United States with his partner, Milly Witkop Rocker, in 1933. Rocker wrote for anarchist journals in German, Yiddish, and English. His other books include Nationalism and Culture, Pioneers of American Freedom, andThe London Years.

Nicolas Walter(1934–2000) was an anarchist writer and journalist. He was a founding member of the Committee of 100 and one of the Spies for Peace, revealed only after his death. His books include About Anarchism, Nonviolent Resistance: Men Against War, and the posthumous collection The Anarchist Past and Other Essays.