Anarchism and Its Aspirations

by Cindy Milstein AK Press and Institute for Anarchist Studies 2010 SKU: 9781849350013   From nineteenth-century newspaper publishers to the participants in the "battle of Seattle" and the recent Greek uprising, anarchists have been inspired by the ideal of a free society of free individuals-a world without hierarchy or domination. But what exactly would that look like, and how can we get there? Anarchism and Its Aspirations provides an accessible overview of an often-misunderstood political philosophy, highlighting its principles and practices as well as its reconstructive vision of a liberatory society. Reviews: "A brilliant primer of anarchist politics." -Matt Hern, author of Common Ground in a Liquid City "I expect Anarchism and Its Aspirations to become the introduction to anarchism of the next decade -Gabriel Kuhn, editor of Gustav Landauer's Revolution and Other Writings "A road map to the many social and cultural movements that anarchism has traversed . . . a testimon