{"product_id":"on-anarchism-noam-chomsky-9781595589101","title":"On Anarchism","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe definitive primer on anarchist thought and practice, from the thinker the \u003cem\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/em\u003e calls \"the most widely read voice on foreign policy on the planet\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"The essence of anarchism [is] the conviction that the burden of proof has to be placed on authority and that it should be dismantled if that burden cannot be met.\" --Noam Chomsky\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith the specter of anarchy being invoked by the Right to sow fear, a cogent explanation of the political philosophy known as anarchism has never been more urgently needed. In \u003cem\u003eOn Anarchism\u003c\/em\u003e, radical linguist, philosopher, and activist Noam Chomsky provides it. Known for his brilliant evisceration of American foreign policy, state capitalism, and the mainstream media, Chomsky remains a formidable and unapologetic critic of established authority and perhaps the world's most famous anarchist.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOn Anarchism\u003c\/em\u003e sheds a much-needed light on the foundations of Chomsky's thought, specifically his constant questioning of the legitimacy of entrenched power. The book gathers his essays and interviews to provide a short, accessible introduction to his distinctively optimistic brand of anarchism. Chomsky eloquently refutes the notion of anarchism as a fixed idea, suggesting that it is part of a living, evolving tradition, and he disputes the traditional fault lines between anarchism and socialism, emphasizing the power of collective, rather than individualist, action.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncluding a retrospective interview with Chomsky where the author assesses his writings on anarchism to date, this is a book that is sure to challenge, provoke, and inspire. Profoundly relevant to our times, \u003cem\u003eOn Anarchism\u003c\/em\u003e is a touchstone for political activists and anyone interested in deepening their understanding of anarchism and the power of collective action.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Noam Chomsky\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1595589104\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781595589101\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e New Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/05\/2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 128\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.40lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.40h x 5.20w x 0.60d","brand":"Noam Chomsky","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44055257678079,"sku":"9781595589101","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_0f4617cb-5c34-4de4-a7f3-7854d3863448.jpg?v=1685034626","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/on-anarchism-noam-chomsky-9781595589101","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}