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This 600-page volume of Luxemburg's Complete Works contains her
writings On Revolution from 1906 to 1909 - covering the 1905-06
Russian Revolution, an epoch-making event, and its aftermath. Over
80 per cent of writings on this volume have never before appeared
in English. The volume contains numerous writings never before
available in English, such as her pathbreaking essay "Lessons of
the Three Dumas," which presents a unique perspective on the
transition to socialism, her "Notes on the English Revolution" of
the 1640s, and numerous writings on of the role of the mass strike
in fomenting revolutionary transformation. All of the material in
the volume consists of new translations, from German, Polish, and
Russian originals.
In an act of resistance against the usage of the word 'anarchist'
as an insult and representations of anarchy as a recipe for pure
disorder, The Anarchist Turn brings together innovative and fresh
perspectives on anarchism to argue that in fact it represents a
form of collective, truly democratic social organisation. In the
last few decades the negative caricature of anarchy has begun to
crack. As free market states and state socialism preserve social
hierarchies and remain apathetic on matters of inequality,
globalisation and the social movements it spawned have proved what
anarchists have long been advocating: an anarchical order is not
just desirable, but also feasible. A number of high profile
contributors, including Judith Butler, Simon Critchley, Cinzia
Arruzza and Alberto Toscano, discuss the anarchist hypothesis,
referencing its many historical and geographical variants and
analysing its relationship to feminism, politics, economics,
history and sociology.
The recent rise of antisemitism in the United States has been well
documented and linked to groups and ideologies associated with the
far right. In From Occupation to Occupy, Sina Arnold argues that
antisemitism can also be found as an "invisible prejudice" on the
left. Based on participation in left-wing events and
demonstrations, interviews with activists, and analysis of
left-wing social movement literature, Arnold argues that a pattern
for enabling antisemitism exists. Although open antisemitism on the
left is very rare, there are recurring instances of "antisemitic
trivialization," in which antisemitism is not perceived as a
relevant issue in its own right, leading to a lack of empathy for
Jewish concerns and grievances. Arnold's research also reveals a
pervasive defensiveness against accusations of antisemitism in
left-wing politics, with activists fiercely dismissing the
possibility of prejudice against Jews within their movements and
invariably shifting discussions to critiques of Israel or other
forms of racism. From Occupation to Occupy offers potential
remedies for this situation and suggests that a progressive
political movement that takes antisemitism seriously can be a
powerful force for change in the United States.
Part Four of a comprehensive collection of Rosa Luxemburg's writing
This 600-page volume of Luxemburg’s Complete Works contains her
writings On Revolution from 1906 to 1909—covering the 1905–06
Russian Revolution, an epoch-making event, and its aftermath. Over
80 per cent of writings on this volume have never before appeared
in English. The volume contains numerous writings never before
available in English, such as her pathbreaking essay “Lessons of
the Three Dumas,” which presents a unique perspective on the
transition to socialism, her “Notes on the English Revolution”
of the 1640s, and numerous writings on of the role of the mass
strike in fomenting revolutionary transformation. All of the
material in the volume consists of new translations, from German,
Polish, and Russian originals.
Max Stirner's The Unique and Its Property (1844) is the first
ruthless critique of modern society. In All Things are Nothing to
Me, Jacob Blumenfeld reconstructs the unique philosophy of Max
Stirner (1806-1856), a figure that strongly influenced-for better
or worse-Karl Marx, Friedrich Nietzsche, Emma Goldman as well as
numerous anarchists, feminists, surrealists, illegalists,
existentialists, fascists, libertarians, dadaists, situationists,
insurrectionists and nihilists of the last two centuries.
Misunderstood, dismissed, and defamed, Stirner's work is considered
by some to be the worst book ever written. It combines the worst
elements of philosophy, politics, history, psychology, and
morality, and ties it all together with simple tautologies, fancy
rhetoric, and militant declarations. That is the glory of Max
Stirner's unique footprint in the history of philosophy. Jacob
Blumenfeld wanted to exhume this dead tome along with its dead
philosopher, but discovered instead that, rather than deceased,
their spirits are alive and quite well, floating in our presence.
All Things are Nothing to Me is a forensic investigation into how
Stirner has stayed alive throughout time.
The recent rise of antisemitism in the United States has been well
documented and linked to groups and ideologies associated with the
far right. In From Occupation to Occupy, Sina Arnold argues that
antisemitism can also be found as an "invisible prejudice" on the
left. Based on participation in left-wing events and
demonstrations, interviews with activists, and analysis of
left-wing social movement literature, Arnold argues that a pattern
for enabling antisemitism exists. Although open antisemitism on the
left is very rare, there are recurring instances of "antisemitic
trivialization," in which antisemitism is not perceived as a
relevant issue in its own right, leading to a lack of empathy for
Jewish concerns and grievances. Arnold's research also reveals a
pervasive defensiveness against accusations of antisemitism in
left-wing politics, with activists fiercely dismissing the
possibility of prejudice against Jews within their movements and
invariably shifting discussions to critiques of Israel or other
forms of racism. From Occupation to Occupy offers potential
remedies for this situation and suggests that a progressive
political movement that takes antisemitism seriously can be a
powerful force for change in the United States.
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Communism for Kids (Paperback)
Bini Adamczak; Translated by Jacob Blumenfeld, Sophie Lewis
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R351
R263
Discovery Miles 2 630
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Communism, capitalism, work, crisis, and the market, described in
simple storybook terms and illustrated by drawings of adorable
little revolutionaries. Once upon a time, people yearned to be free
of the misery of capitalism. How could their dreams come true? This
little book proposes a different kind of communism, one that is
true to its ideals and free from authoritarianism. Offering relief
for many who have been numbed by Marxist exegesis and given
headaches by the earnest pompousness of socialist politics, it
presents political theory in the simple terms of a children's
story, accompanied by illustrations of lovable little
revolutionaries experiencing their political awakening. It all
unfolds like a story, with jealous princesses, fancy swords,
displaced peasants, mean bosses, and tired workers-not to mention a
Ouija board, a talking chair, and a big pot called "the state."
Before they know it, readers are learning about the economic
history of feudalism, class struggles in capitalism, different
ideas of communism, and more. Finally, competition between two
factories leads to a crisis that the workers attempt to solve in
six different ways (most of them borrowed from historic models of
communist or socialist change). Each attempt fails, since true
communism is not so easy after all. But it's also not that hard. At
last, the people take everything into their own hands and decide
for themselves how to continue. Happy ending? Only the future will
tell. With an epilogue that goes deeper into the theoretical issues
behind the story, this book is perfect for all ages and all who
desire a better world.
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