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First published in 1961. Critiquing the critics, and examining the
vocabulary of twentieth century criticism of the Shakespearean
tragedies, John Holloway's book covers Hamlet, Othello, Macbeth,
King Lear, Antony and Cleopatra, Coriolanus, Timon of Athens and
the themes of Shakespearean Tragedy and the idea of human sacrifice
and the concepts of myth and ritual in literature.
The Journals of Two Poor Dissenters (1970) is a remarkable example
of voices from the past, giving a humble man’s record of his
time. William Swan and his son were Nonconformist labourers in
London in the early part of the nineteenth century. They were poor,
ill, afflicted with family troubles and the constant problem of
finding work. In spite of this they thanked God for each misfortune
as it arrived, and looked to the next year with gratitude for all
the graces which the modern reader may find hard to detect. The
Introduction places this account in its context of history and
social record.
The publication of the first three volumes of Open Marxism in the
1990s has had a transformative impact on how we think about Marxism
in the twenty-first century. 'Open Marxism' aims to think of
Marxism as a theory of struggle, not as an objective analysis of
capitalist domination, arguing that money, capital and the state
are forms of struggle from above and therefore open to resistance
and rebellion. As critical thought is squeezed out of universities
and geographical shifts shape the terrain of theoretical
discussion, the editors argue now is the time for a new volume that
reflects the work that has been carried out during the past decade.
Emphasising the contemporary relevance of 'open Marxism' in our
moment of political and economic uncertainty, the collection shines
a light on its significance for activists and academics today.
First published in 1961.
Critiquing the critics, and examining the vocabulary of twentieth
century criticism of the Shakespearean tragedies, John Holloway's
book covers Hamlet, Othello, Macbeth, King Lear, Antony and
Cleopatra, Coriolanus, Timon of Athens and the themes of
Shakespearean Tragedy and the idea of human sacrifice and the
concepts of myth and ritual in literature.
Now in its fourth edition, Illustrated Theatre Production Guide
delivers a step-by-step approach to the most prevalent and
established theatre production practices, focusing on essential
issues related to the construction of wooden, fabric, plastic, and
metal scenery used on the stage. Offering techniques and
best-practice methods from experienced industry experts, this book
allows readers to create a foundation on which to build a
successful and resourceful career behind the scenes in theatre
production. The new edition has been fully updated to include the
latest technology and current practices, with four new chapters on
Safety, Automation, Digital Fabrication, and the Production
Process, and an emphasis on inclusivity and gender-neutral
language. A must-have resource for both the community theatre
worker who must be a jack of all trades and the student who needs
to learn the fundamentals on his or her own, Illustrated Theatre
Production Guide covers all the necessities of theatre production
through detailed lessons and hundreds of drawings. The book also
includes access to a companion website featuring instruction
videos, tips for an eco-friendly production, and additional images
and resources.
Now in its fourth edition, Illustrated Theatre Production Guide
delivers a step-by-step approach to the most prevalent and
established theatre production practices, focusing on essential
issues related to the construction of wooden, fabric, plastic, and
metal scenery used on the stage. Offering techniques and
best-practice methods from experienced industry experts, this book
allows readers to create a foundation on which to build a
successful and resourceful career behind the scenes in theatre
production. The new edition has been fully updated to include the
latest technology and current practices, with four new chapters on
Safety, Automation, Digital Fabrication, and the Production
Process, and an emphasis on inclusivity and gender-neutral
language. A must-have resource for both the community theatre
worker who must be a jack of all trades and the student who needs
to learn the fundamentals on his or her own, Illustrated Theatre
Production Guide covers all the necessities of theatre production
through detailed lessons and hundreds of drawings. The book also
includes access to a companion website featuring instruction
videos, tips for an eco-friendly production, and additional images
and resources.
Originally published as a pamphlet in 1979 and again by Pluto in
1980, In and Against the State brought together questions of
working-class struggle and state power, exploring how revolutionary
socialists might reconcile working in the public sector with their
radical politics. Informed by autonomist political ideas and
practices that were central to the protests of 1968, the book's
authors spoke to a generation of activists wrestling with the
question of where to place their energies. Forty years have passed,
yet the questions it posed are still to be answered. As the eclipse
of Corbynism and the onslaught of the global pandemic have
demonstrated with brutal clarity, a renewed socialist strategy is
needed more urgently than ever. This edition includes a new
introduction by Seth Wheeler and an interview with John McDonnell
that reflect on the continuing relevance of In and Against the
State and the questions it raises.
Hope lies in our richness, in the joy of our collective creativity.
But that richness exists in the peculiar form of money. The fact
that we relate to on another through money causes tremendous social
pain and destruction and is dragging us through pandemics and war
towards extinction. Richness against money: this battle will decide
the future of humanity. If we cannot emancipate richness from
money-capital-profit, there is probably no hope. Money seems
invincible but the constant expansion of debt shows that its rule
is fragile. The fictitious expansion of money through debt is
driven by fear, fear of us, fear of the rabble. Money contains, but
richness overflows. In this final part of his ground-breaking
trilogy, John Holloway expertly fuses anti-capitalism and
anti-identitarianism, and brings hope into the critique of
political economy and revolutionary theory, challenging us to find
hope within ourselves and channel it into a dignified,
revolutionary rage.
Hope lies in our richness, in the joy of our collective creativity.
But that richness exists in the peculiar form of money. The fact
that we relate to on another through money causes tremendous social
pain and destruction and is dragging us through pandemics and war
towards extinction. Richness against money: this battle will decide
the future of humanity. If we cannot emancipate richness from
money-capital-profit, there is probably no hope. Money seems
invincible but the constant expansion of debt shows that its rule
is fragile. The fictitious expansion of money through debt is
driven by fear, fear of us, fear of the rabble. Money contains, but
richness overflows. In this final part of his ground-breaking
trilogy, John Holloway expertly fuses anti-capitalism and
anti-identitarianism, and brings hope into the critique of
political economy and revolutionary theory, challenging us to find
hope within ourselves and channel it into a dignified,
revolutionary rage.
'A fascinating portal into arguments about why we need to get
beyond money' - Harry Cleaver What would a world without money look
like? This book is a lively thought experiment that deepens our
understanding of how money is the driver of political power,
environmental destruction and social inequality today, arguing that
it has to be abolished rather than repurposed to achieve a
postcapitalist future. Grounded in historical debates about money,
Anitra Nelson draws on a spectrum of political and economic thought
and activism, including feminism, ecoanarchism, degrowth,
permaculture, autonomism, Marxism and ecosocialism. Looking to
Indigenous rights activism and the defence of commons, an
international network of activists engaged in a fight for a
money-free society emerges. Beyond Money shows that, by organising
around post-money versions of the future, activists have a hope of
creating a world that embodies their radical values and visions.
'A fascinating portal into arguments about why we need to get
beyond money' - Harry Cleaver What would a world without money look
like? This book is a lively thought experiment that deepens our
understanding of how money is the driver of political power,
environmental destruction and social inequality today, arguing that
it has to be abolished rather than repurposed to achieve a
postcapitalist future. Grounded in historical debates about money,
Anitra Nelson draws on a spectrum of political and economic thought
and activism, including feminism, ecoanarchism, degrowth,
permaculture, autonomism, Marxism and ecosocialism. Looking to
Indigenous rights activism and the defence of commons, an
international network of activists engaged in a fight for a
money-free society emerges. Beyond Money shows that, by organising
around post-money versions of the future, activists have a hope of
creating a world that embodies their radical values and visions.
This book is a profound search for a theory of social change.
Through clearing away the cobwebs of revolutionary socialism, it
renews the fight for the ending of capitalism and the construction
of a new, fairer world. After a century of failed attempts by
radical projects, the concept of revolution itself is in crisis. By
asking the deepest questions about the nature of humanity, work,
capitalism, organisation and resistance, John Holloway looks
sharply at modern protest movements and provides tools for creating
new strategies. First published in 2002, this book marked a shift
in the understanding of Autonomism, Anarchism and Marxism,
addressing the doubts activists had in their own political history
and work, and helped form the perspectives of a new generation who
are today changing the world.
The collection brings together proponents and critiques of the post- Fordist thesis. The debate focuses on the relation between crisis and societal as well as political restructuring. The collection provides an introduction to, and a critique of, the post-Fordist debate. The articles represent the fields of political economy, state theory, value theory, Marxist philosophy, and general questions of Marxist methodology. The volume includes, alongside the original debate between Werner Bonefeld, Bob Jessop and John Holloway, hitherto unpublished material by a wide range of authors.
The collection brings together proponents and critiques of the
post- Fordist thesis. The debate focuses on the relation between
crisis and societal as well as political restructuring. The
collection provides an introduction to, and a critique of, the
post-Fordist debate. The articles represent the fields of political
economy, state theory, value theory, Marxist philosophy, and
general questions of Marxist methodology. The volume includes,
alongside the original debate between Werner Bonefeld, Bob Jessop
and John Holloway, hitherto unpublished material by a wide range of
authors.
This book is a profound search for a theory of social change.
Through clearing away the cobwebs of revolutionary socialism, it
renews the fight for the ending of capitalism and the construction
of a new, fairer world. After a century of failed attempts by
radical projects, the concept of revolution itself is in crisis. By
asking the deepest questions about the nature of humanity, work,
capitalism, organisation and resistance, John Holloway looks
sharply at modern protest movements and provides tools for creating
new strategies. First published in 2002, this book marked a shift
in the understanding of Autonomism, Anarchism and Marxism,
addressing the doubts activists had in their own political history
and work, and helped form the perspectives of a new generation who
are today changing the world.
The publication of the first three volumes of Open Marxism in the
1990s has had a transformative impact on how we think about Marxism
in the twenty-first century. 'Open Marxism' aims to think of
Marxism as a theory of struggle, not as an objective analysis of
capitalist domination, arguing that money, capital and the state
are forms of struggle from above and therefore open to resistance
and rebellion. As critical thought is squeezed out of universities
and geographical shifts shape the terrain of theoretical
discussion, the editors argue now is the time for a new volume that
reflects the work that has been carried out during the past decade.
Emphasising the contemporary relevance of 'open Marxism' in our
moment of political and economic uncertainty, the collection shines
a light on its significance for activists and academics today.
"Crack Capitalism," argues that radical change can only come
about through the creation, expansion and multiplication of weak
points, or "cracks" in the capitalist system.
John Holloway's previous book, "Change the World Without Taking
Power," sparked a world-wide debate among activists about the most
effective methods of resisting capitalism. Now Holloway rejects the
idea of a disconnected plurality of struggles and finds a unifying
contradiction -- the opposition between the time we spend working
as part of the system and our excess "doing" where we revolt and
refuse to be subsumed.
Clearly and accessibly presented in the form of 33 theses,
"Crack Capitalism" is set to reopen the debate among radical
scholars and activists seeking to break capitalism.
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