Anarchist Critique of Radical Democracy

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The Impossible Argument, Second Edition

By Markus Lundstrom

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Anarchist Critique of Radical Democracy by Markus Lundstrom explores the relationship between anarchist theory and radical democracy, challenging traditional democratic frameworks. The author argues for a reconstruction of political action and decision-making processes, aiming to dismantle hierarchical structures and promote greater inclusivity. The book delves into theoretical and practical aspects, questioning the assumptions underlining conventional political ideologies.
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This book may appeal to you if you're intrigued by the intersection of anarchism and democratic theory. It offers a critical exploration of radical democracy through the lens of anarchist thought, examining traditional political structures and proposing alternative modes of governance. Engaging with this text could provide thought-provoking insights into power, authority, and community organisation.

Anarchist Critique of Radical Democracy

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In the spring of 2013, a wave of urban riots swept across Sweden after police shot an elderly man in his own home. When community residents from his marginalised city-district demanded an official apology, they were ignored. The anti-police insurgences that followed addressed deep problems of the Swedish welfare state, and the official responses revealed glitches built into democracy itself.

In this updated edition of Anarchist Critique of Radical Democracy: The Impossible Argument, sociologist and historian Markus Lundström explores the boundaries of Swedish democracy. He probes in-depth interviews with community residents to explain how the 2013 riots intensified a profound democratic conflict: the social divide between the governors and the governed. Resistance to this divide is then traced through the defiance of governance and approaches to democracy in the history of anarchist thought.

This book offers an original introduction to anarchism. It relates the diversity of anarchist thought to anti-police riots and the radicalisation of democracy.

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Anarchist Critique of Radical Democracy by Markus Lundström is praised for its incisive exploration of the relationship between anarchism and democracy. Reviewers highlight its ability to illustrate the tensions within anarchism, particularly its critique of democracy's inherent demands for authority. The book is noted for its philosophical depth and relevance to contemporary struggles, making it significant for both scholars and activists seeking radical democratic change.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781629639987

Publisher: PM Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 February 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: PM Press

Edition: 2nd New edition

Audience: General / adult

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Width: 228.0mm

Height: 158.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 128

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About the Author

Markus Lundström is a political sociologist focused on anarchist, fascist, and social movement studies. He is the author of The Making of Resistance: Brazil's Landless Movement and Narrative Enactment (Springer, 2017) and coeditor of Nordic Fascism: Fragments of an Entangled History (Routledge, 2022).