Anarchism and Political Modernity (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781441166869)

Anarchism and Political Modernity looks at the place of 'classical anarchism' in the postmodern political discourse, claiming that anarchism presents a vision of political postmodernity.

The book seeks to foster a better understanding of why and how anarchism is growing in the present. To do so, it first looks at its origins and history, offering a different view from the two traditions that characterize modern political theory: socialism and liberalism. Such an examination leads to a better understanding of how anarchism connects with newer political trends and why it is a powerful force in contemporary social and political movements.

This new volume in the Contemporary Anarchist Studies series offers a novel philosophical engagement with anarchism and contests a number of positions established in postanarchist theory. Its new approach makes a valuable contribution to an established debate about anarchism and political theory. It offers a new perspective on the emerging area of anarchist studies that will be of interest to students and theorists in political theory and anarchist studies.

Author: Nathan Jun
ISBN-10: 1441166866
ISBN-13: 9781441166869
Publisher: Continuum
Language: English
Published: 11/10/2011
Pages: 272
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 8.90h x 6.00w x 0.80d