The Bloomsbury Companion to Anarchism

by Ruth Kinna (Editor)

Overview

The Bloomsbury Companion to Anarchism is a comprehensive reference work to support research in anarchism.

The book considers the different approaches to anarchism as an ideology and explains the development of anarchist studies from the early twentieth century to the present day. It is unique in that it highlights the relationship between theory and practice, pays special attention to methodology, presents non-English works, key terms and concepts, and discusses new directions for the field. Focusing on the contemporary movement, the work outlines significant shifts in the study of anarchist ideas and explores recent debates.

The Companion will appeal to scholars in this growing field, whether they are interested in the general study of anarchism or in more specific areas. Featuring the work of key scholars, The Bloomsbury Companion to Anarchism will be an essential tool for both the scholar and the activist.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781441172129
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	06/28/2012
Series:	Bloomsbury Companions
Pages:	480
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 1.06(d)

About the Author

Ruth Kinna is a senior lecturer in the Department of Politics, History and International Relations at Loughborough University, UK. She teaches courses on the history of ideas, violence and terrorism and anti-capitalism and alter-globalisation. She is the Editor of the jourbanal, Anarchist Studies, and has helped set up the Anarchist Studies Network group in the UK.

Table of Contents

AcknowledgmentsPart 1: Research on AnarchismRuth Kinna, IntroductionApproaches to anarchist researchSaul Newman, Research methods and problems: PostanarchismBenjamin Franks, Anarchism and analytic philosophyAllan Antliff, Anarchism and Art History: Methodologies of Insurrection Uri Gordon, Participant Observation Alex Prichard, Anarchy, Anarchism and International Relations Current research in anarchist studiesCarissa Honeywell, Anarchism old and new Jonathan Purkis, The hitchhiker as theorist: Re-thinking sociology and anthropology from an anarchist perspective Sandra Jeppesen Holly Nazar, Genders and sexualities in anarchist movementsDavid Goodway, Literature and anarchismLaurence Davis, Anarchism and the future of revolutionAndy Price, Social ecologySara Motta, Leyendo el anarchismo a través de ojos latinoamericanos: Reading Anarchism through Latin American EyesIan G. Cook & Joanne Norcup, Geographies and Urban SpaceSüreyyya Evren, There Ain't No Black in the Anarchist Flag! Race, Ethnicity and AnarchismRuth Kinna, Where to Now? Future Directions for anarchist researchPart 2: Materials for further ResearchKey termsResourcesBibliography Guide to bibliographical and reference worksSelective guide to non-English language sourcesBert Altena, The Low Countries David Berry, Anarchism in FranceRichard Cleminson, Anarchism, anarcho-syndicalism and the libertarian movement in Spain, Portugal and Latin AmericaPietro Dipaloa, Italian anarchismGabriel Kuhn, The Nordic Countries: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden Martin A. Miller, The anarchist revival in Russian historiographyJohn A. Rapp, Chinese works on anarchism in the People's Republic of China (PRC), 1949-2010Peter Seyferth and Gabriel Kuhn, Anarchist literatures in the German-speaking worldNotes on contributors