Anarcho-Syndicalism
2nd Edition
Published on 20. June 1998
Book
Paperback/Softback
192 pages
978-0-7453-1387-0 (ISBN)
Description
Rudolf Rocker's classic survey of anarcho-syndicalism was written during the Spanish Civil War to explain to the wider reading public the ideology which inspired the social revolution in Spain. It remains unsurpassed as a general introduction to anarchist thought and an authoritative account of the early history of international anarchism by one of the movement's leading figures.
The present edition is unique in giving a complete facsimile reproduction of the 1938 edition as well as the corrected transcript of the epilogue to the Indian edition of 1947. It has the addition of a new biographical introduction by Nicolas Walter, in which he quotes from previously unpublished manuscript sources.
The present edition is unique in giving a complete facsimile reproduction of the 1938 edition as well as the corrected transcript of the epilogue to the Indian edition of 1947. It has the addition of a new biographical introduction by Nicolas Walter, in which he quotes from previously unpublished manuscript sources.
Reviews / Votes
'With a preface by Noam Chomsky, and a fascinating introduction by veteran British anarchist Nicolas Walker, this is a timely reissuing of Rudof Rocker's classic statement of anarchist principles, values and methods' -- SpectreMore details
Series
Edition
Second Edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
New edition
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 11 mm
Weight
235 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7453-1387-0 (9780745313870)
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Person
Rudolf Rocker (1873-1958) was a leading figure in the international anarchist movement. Politically active in Britain, Germany and the United States for more than half a century, Rocker helped found several influential anarchist groups. His prolific lectures and writings made him one of the best-known proponents of liberty and freedom. Anarcho-Syndicalism, the most accessible of his works, was first published in 1938 and is now regarded as a classic survey of anarchism at a critical point in world politics.
Content
Preface - Noam Chomsky
Introduction - Nicolas Walter
1. Anarchism
2. The Proletariat and the Beginning of the Modern Labour Movement
3. The Forerunners of Syndicalism
4. The Objectives of Anarcho-Syndicalsim
5. The Methods of Anarcho-Syndicalism
6. The Evolution of Anarcho-Syndicalism
Bibliography
Epilogue
Introduction - Nicolas Walter
1. Anarchism
2. The Proletariat and the Beginning of the Modern Labour Movement
3. The Forerunners of Syndicalism
4. The Objectives of Anarcho-Syndicalsim
5. The Methods of Anarcho-Syndicalism
6. The Evolution of Anarcho-Syndicalism
Bibliography
Epilogue