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Demanding the Impossible
A History of Anarchism
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Ideal for readers interested in political philosophy, history of anarchism, and social movements, and those seeking a thorough yet balanced guide to anarchist theory and practice.
An incisive history of anarchism which presents its core ideals, acheivements, failures and leading thinkers. Essential reading for anyone wishing to grasp this often misunderstood subject.
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Navigating the broad spectrum of anarchy, from Taoism to Situationism, from Ranters to Punk, individualists to communists, Demanding the Impossible is a lively study of an oft' misunderstood subject. It explores key anarchist concepts such as freedom, equality, authority and power and investigates the successes and failures of anarchist movements throughout the world.
While remaining sympathetic to anarchism, it presents a balanced, critical account. Included are classic thinkers such as Godwin, Bakunion and Reclus as well as libertarian Camus, Nietzsche, Foucault and Chomsky.
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Noam Chomsky recommends Demanding the Impossible as an essential introduction to the history and ideas of anarchism. Colin Ward praises it as attractively written and fully referenced, likely to become the standard history. George Woodcock describes it as large, complex, and tentatively crafted, all terms he uses as compliments for historical works.
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ISBN: 9781604860641
Publisher: PM Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 07 January 2010
Country: United States
Imprint: PM Press
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 733g
Pages: 818
About the Author
Peter Marshall is a philosopher, a historian, a poet, and the author of 15 books, including Nature's Web: Rethinking Our Place on Earth.
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