The Goverment of No One: The Theory and Practice of Anarchism
Ruth Kinna
An academic study on the history and theory of one of the most controversial political movements. Most of the media traditionally denigrate anarchism by associating it with chaos and unrest, or simply ignore it as a phenomenon. However, this philosophical and political movement - from Occupy Wall Street to Pussy Riot, from Noam Chomsky to David Graeber - is as relevant today as ever. Contrary to popular belief, the various currents of anarchism have a clear self-identification, and together they are united by the desire for freedom and the collective good without state intervention. Political philosophy professor Ruth Kinna paints a three-dimensional picture of the tumultuous history of anarchism. Starting with key events such as the Paris Commune and the Haymarket Riot, it introduces the reader in detail to the main anarchist groups, thinkers and activists of the movement, showing their theoretical arguments and a variety of methods of struggle.
