Demanding the Impossible: A History of Anarchism by Peter Marshall (English) Pap

Description: Demanding the Impossible by Peter Marshall An incisive history of anarchism which presents its core ideals, acheivements, failures and leading thinkers. Essential reading for anyone wishing to grasp this often misunderstood subject. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Navigating the broad "river of anarchy," from Taoism to Situationism, from Ranters to Punk rockers, from individualists to communists, from anarcho-syndicalists to anarcha-feminists, Demanding the Impossible is an authoritative and lively study of a widely misunderstood subject. It explores the key anarchist concepts of society and the state, freedom and equality, authority and power, and investigates the successes and failure of the anarchist movements throughout the world. While remaining sympathetic to anarchism, it presents a balanced and critical account. It covers not only the classic anarchist thinkers, such as Godwin, Proudhon, Bakunin, Kropotkin, Reclus and Emma Goldman, but also other libertarian figures, such as Nietzsche, Camus, Gandhi, Foucault and Chomsky. No other book on anarchism covers so much so incisively.In this updated edition, a new epilogue examines the most recent developments, including "post-anarchism" and "anarcho-primitivism" as well as the anarchist contribution to the peace, green and Global Justice movements.Demanding the Impossible is essential reading for anyone wishing to understand what anarchists stand for and what they have achieved. It will also appeal to those who want to discover how anarchism offers an inspiring and original body of ideas and practices which is more relevant than ever in the twenty-first century. Author Biography Peter Marshall is a philosopher, a historian, a poet, and the author of 15 books, including Natures Web: Rethinking Our Place on Earth. Review "Demanding the Impossible is the book I always recommend when asked--as I often am--for something on the history and ideas of anarchism."--Noam Chomsky "Attractively written and fully referenced...bound to be the standard history."--Colin Ward, Times Educational Supplement "Large, labyrinthine, tentative: for me these are all adjectives of praise when applied to works of history, and Demanding the Impossible meets all of them."--George Woodcock, Independent Long Description Navigating the broad "river of anarchy," from Taoism to Situationism, from Ranters to Punk rockers, from individualists to communists, from anarcho-syndicalists to anarcha-feminists, Demanding the Impossible is an authoritative and lively study of a widely misunderstood subject. It explores the key anarchist concepts of society and the state, freedom and equality, authority and power, and investigates the successes and failure of the anarchist movements throughout the world. While remaining sympathetic to anarchism, it presents a balanced and critical account. It covers not only the classic anarchist thinkers, such as Godwin, Proudhon, Bakunin, Kropotkin, Reclus and Emma Goldman, but also other libertarian figures, such as Nietzsche, Camus, Gandhi, Foucault and Chomsky. No other book on anarchism covers so much so incisively. In this updated edition, a new epilogue examines the most recent developments, including "post-anarchism" and "anarcho-primitivism" as well as the anarchist contribution to the peace, green and Global Justice movements. Demanding the Impossible is essential reading for anyone wishing to understand what anarchists stand for and what they have achieved. It will also appeal to those who want to discover how anarchism offers an inspiring and original body of ideas and practices which is more relevant than ever in the twenty-first century. Review Quote "Though this highly engaging book can certainly be read from start to finish, I expect that its ultimate role in the average readers life will be as a reference; not like an encyclopedia but rather more like a favorite author collected works or a Bible: a massive repository of wisdom and of histories that might be otherwise lost to us." Details ISBN1604860642 Author Peter Marshall Short Title DEMANDING THE IMPOSSIBLE Publisher PM Press Language English ISBN-10 1604860642 ISBN-13 9781604860641 Media Book Format Paperback Pages 818 Imprint PM Press Subtitle A History of Anarchism Place of Publication Oakland Country of Publication United States NZ Release Date 2010-01-07 UK Release Date 2010-01-07 Year 2010 Alternative 9781604862683 DEWEY 335.8309 Audience General AU Release Date 2010-04-08 Publication Date 2010-01-07 US Release Date 2010-01-07 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:23890988;

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