Anarchism: A Documentary History of Libertarian Ideas

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Anarchism: A Documentary History of Libertarian Ideas is a three-volume

Black Rose Books. Each selection is introduced by Graham, placing each author and selection in their historical and ideological context. The focus of the anthology is on the origins and development of anarchist ideas; it is not a documentary history of the world's anarchist movements
, although the selections are geographically diverse.

Volume One

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    Volume One: From Anarchy to Anarchism (300 CE to 1939) was published in Montreal by Black Rose Books in 2005.

    LewRockwell.com,[5] and by mutualist scholar Shawn P. Wilbur.[6]

    In a review of the collection for the Fall 2006 issue of

    post-anarchism theorist Saul Newman declared it to be "symptomatic of a growing interest in anarchism and a revitalization of the anarchist tradition", and that it would "serve as an excellent introduction to the anti-authoritarian tradition, and an important resource for the scholar of anarchism".[2]
    While identifying the collection's assembly of such a diverse range of material as its strength, Newman found its "eclecticism and sheer panoramic scope" also to be a weakness, in that the brevity of the selections often left the reader with only a superficial understanding of the author's work.[2] Being an anthology encompassing a wide range of topics and numerous authors, readers are encouraged to consult the original sources if they wish to learn more about a particular topic or author.[1]

    Subsequent volumes

    Volume 2, subtitled "The Emergence of the New Anarchism", covers the period from 1939, with the defeat of the

    Carol Ehrlich and many others. Its publication was announced by Graham on April 12, 2009.[8] AK Press [2] Revolution by the Book [3]
    describes Volume 2 as an exciting read, "because you discover new writers and/or writers you've only seen referenced or briefly quoted before (all contextualized by Robert's introductions)."

    Volume 3, subtitled "The New Anarchism" covers the period from 1974 to 2012,[6] showcasing the different currents in anarchist theory and practice which have developed since the 1970s. It was published in November 2012 [4]. Contributors include Peter Marshall, Murray Bookchin, Carole Pateman, Noam Chomsky, Todd May, David Graeber, Jeff Ferrell, Richard Sonn, Mark Leier, Saul Newman, Richard Day and many others. Chapters cover a variety of topics, including anarchism and self-managing democracy, global justice movements, especifismo, anarchist politics, revolutionary movements across the globe, direct action, the logic of state power, anarchy and ecology, personal, social and sexual liberation, art and anarchy, anti-capitalism, post-anarchism and the relevance of anarchism today.

    Andrew Cornell has described the anthology as "both a map of a movement and a treasure trove of ideas – a valuable textbook for political militants and scholars alike." Iain McKay calls it "essential reading for all those interested in libertarian thought. The breadth of authors and subjects is both comprehensive and impressive, giving a much needed overview of anarchism as an evolving and relevant social movement and theory." Alan Antliff says that the three volume series "is an invaluable resource, with texts encompassing a remarkable range of theorists, organizations, and thematic issues."[5]

    See also

    References

    1. ^ a b Fetherling, George (May 18, 2006). "No Gods, No Masters / Anarchism".
      Straight.com. Archived
      from the original on 19 March 2009. Retrieved March 21, 2009.
    2. ^
      Canadian Committee on Labour History. Archived from the original
      on December 1, 2008. Retrieved March 21, 2009.
    3. The Independent on Sunday
      .
    4. ^ "Anarchism: a documentary history of libertarian ideas, volume one, From anarchy to anarchism (300-1939) edited by Robert Graham [Review]". KSL: Bulletin of the Kate Sharpley Library (46–47). Kate Sharpley Library. July 2006. Retrieved March 21, 2009.
    5. ^ Gregg, Kenneth R. (December 5, 2006). "My Libertarian Books for the Holidays by Kenneth R. Gregg". Lewrockwell.com. Retrieved March 21, 2009.
    6. ^ a b Wilbur, Shawn P. "Anarchism: A Documentary History of Libertarian Ideas weblog". In the Libertarian Labyrinth. Archived from the original on July 8, 2011. Retrieved March 21, 2009.
    7. ^ "Anarchism, Volume Two: Table of Contents". Black Rose Books. Retrieved March 21, 2009.
    8. ^ Graham, Robert. "Anarchism Volume 2: The Emergence of the New Anarchism (1939-1977)". Robert Graham's Anarchism Weblog.
      Wordpress.com. Archived
      from the original on 10 May 2009. Retrieved April 12, 2009.

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