{"product_id":"the-peter-kropotkin-collection-peter-kropotkin-9781667306827","title":"The Peter Kropotkin Collection: Fields, Factories, and Workshops, Mutual Aid, The Conquest of Bread, The Place of Anarchism in Socialistic Evolution","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Mutual aid is as much a law of animal life as mutual struggle.\" - Peter Kropotkin\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Peter Kropotkin Collection\u003c\/em\u003e brings together four of the Russian philosopher's most influential works on political theory, economics, and social reform. A scientist, geographer, and revolutionary thinker, Kropotkin remains one of the most significant voices in the history of anarchism and socialism. His writings combine rigorous analysis with a deep faith in cooperation, mutual support, and human freedom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFields, Factories, and Workshops\u003c\/em\u003e (1899) argues for the decentralization of industry and agriculture, envisioning self-sufficient communities where labor is reorganized around cooperation and sustainability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMutual Aid: A Factor of Evolution \u003c\/em\u003e(1902) challenges the dominance of social Darwinism, presenting cooperation-not competition-as the true foundation of both nature and human society.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Conquest of Bread\u003c\/em\u003e (1892) critiques capitalism and outlines a vision of a just, communal economy where resources are shared and human needs are met without exploitation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Place of Anarchism in Socialistic Evolution\u003c\/em\u003e (1884) distinguishes anarchism from other socialist traditions, presenting it as a natural extension of socialism rooted in voluntary association and freedom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTogether, these works represent the core of Kropotkin's philosophy-an enduring call for solidarity, decentralization, and the reorganization of society on cooperative lines. This collection is essential for students of political science, history, sociology, anarchist theory, and social reform.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Peter Kropotkin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1667306820\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781667306827\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Antiquarius\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/05\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 812\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.74lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.69d","brand":"Peter Kropotkin","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47637458354431,"sku":"9781667306827","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_fdd6489b-9828-4b8d-901c-c9cb0193ef5d.jpg?v=1765116367","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-peter-kropotkin-collection-peter-kropotkin-9781667306827","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}