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Discover 'Politics at a Distance from the State', a transformative exploration of anti-capitalist and anti-imperialist movements that have arisen outside of traditional state power. This groundbreaking book, published by PM Press in 2022, invites readers into a dynamic discourse on the resurgence of grassroots politics that has reshaped the political landscape in regions like South Africa and Zimbabwe. Delve into a rich historical context that spans a century, showcasing the thoughts and actions of prominent anarchists, syndicalists, radical unionists, and anti-apartheid activists. This trade paperback is essential for those interested in social change, radical political theory, and the evolution of democratic practices beyond state confines. The insights contained within illuminate how movements like the Zapatistas, Rojava, and Occupy have navigated challenges using society-centered approaches free from state dependency. With a compelling preface by John Holloway, this volume serves as a vital resource for scholars, activists, and anyone looking to understand the intricate tapestry of modern resistance movements. Order now to embrace a different political narrative! Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781629639437. Format: Trade paperback (US). Year: 2022. Publisher: PM Press.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781629639437
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2022
Publisher: PM Press
Description:
For decades, most anti-capitalist and anti-imperialist movements identified
radical change with capturing state power. The collapse of statist
projects from the 1970s fostered both neo-liberalism and a global crisis
of left and working-class politics. But it also opened space for
rediscovering democratic, society-centered and anti-capitalist modes of
bottom-up change, operating at a distance from the state. This resurgent
alternative has influenced the Zapatistas in Mexico, Rojava in Syria,
Occupy, and independent unions and struggles worldwide around austerity,
land, and the city. Its lineages include anarchism, syndicalism,
autonomist Marxism, philosophers like Alain Badiou, and popular praxis.
This
pathbreaking volume helps recover this once sidelined politics, with a
focus on South Africa and Zimbabwe. It includes a dossier of texts from
a century of anarchists, syndicalists, radical unionists, and
anti-apartheid activists in South Africa. Originating in an African
summit of scholars, social movements, and anti-apartheid veterans, this
book also features a preface from John Holloway.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781629639437
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2022
Publisher: PM Press
Description:
For decades, most anti-capitalist and anti-imperialist movements identified
radical change with capturing state power. The collapse of statist
projects from the 1970s fostered both neo-liberalism and a global crisis
of left and working-class politics. But it also opened space for
rediscovering democratic, society-centered and anti-capitalist modes of
bottom-up change, operating at a distance from the state. This resurgent
alternative has influenced the Zapatistas in Mexico, Rojava in Syria,
Occupy, and independent unions and struggles worldwide around austerity,
land, and the city. Its lineages include anarchism, syndicalism,
autonomist Marxism, philosophers like Alain Badiou, and popular praxis.
This
pathbreaking volume helps recover this once sidelined politics, with a
focus on South Africa and Zimbabwe. It includes a dossier of texts from
a century of anarchists, syndicalists, radical unionists, and
anti-apartheid activists in South Africa. Originating in an African
summit of scholars, social movements, and anti-apartheid veterans, this
book also features a preface from John Holloway.