Anarchism in Spain
€30.90
Product Information
| ISBN | 9780850367898 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Carlos Taibo |
| Publisher | The Merlin Press Ltd |
| Format | Paperback |
| Number of pages | 162 |
| Weight (kg) | 0.218 |
| Publishing Date | 01/10/2023 |
| Price (excl. tax) | €29.15 |
| Tax | €1.75 |
| Price (incl. tax) | €30.90 |
| Availability | 2 units in external warehouse |
Product Description
Why this book? Firstly, because the Spanish anarchist movement of the early 20th century was, without a doubt, the most powerful and influential anarchist movement on the planet and remains so even today. Secondly, because the Spanish anarchism that emerged before 1939 provided a very rich and innovative terrain for social and revolutionary experimentation. Indeed, it has been suggested that Spain developed the strongest and most creative working-class culture of any that materialised in interwar Europe. Thirdly, because given our current situation, in which words like eco-fascism and collapse are again becoming current, and it seems that libertarian ideas and practices are destined to resurface. This concise text offers a critical introduction to the Spanish anarchist movement. It surveys achievements, contradictions and shortcomings. It acknowledges controversies and sharp divergences of opinion and addresses often-neglected issues: self-management, decentralization, federalism, nationality, and the role of the State and of the bureaucracy. It includes a bibliography and a listing of documentaries and movies.