Anarcho-Syndicalism
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The essential introduction to anarchist theory of the labor struggle. In 1937, under the shadow of risingauthoritarianism, and at the behest of Emma Goldman, Rudolf Rocker penned Anarcho-Syndicalismto champion the ideals of equality, voluntary cooperation, and mutual aid, which were fueling the Spanish Revolution and igniting resistance to capitalism the worldover. In this political masterpiece, Rocker offers a clear introduction toanarchist ideas; a history of the international workers' movement; and anoutline of the syndicalist tactics of direct action, sabotage, and the generalstrike. This essential text rejects both capitalist exploitation and authoritarian state socialism, charting the way for a radical alternativeof freedom through solidarity.
This edition includes a critical introduction byNicolas Walter.
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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, and The 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.
