Anarchism and Political Modernity (Contemporary Anarchist Studies)

by .Nathan (Author)

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2011
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This book argues that anarchism should be considered the first postmodern philosophical and political movement and offers a revision of classical anarchism. Anarchism and Political Modernity looks at the place of classical anarchism in the postmodern political discourse, claiming that anarchism presents a vision of political postmodernity. The book seeks to foster a better understanding of why and how anarchism is growing in the present. To do so, it first looks at its origins and history, offering a different view from the two traditions that characterize modern political theory: socialism and liberalism. Such an examination leads to a better understanding of how anarchism connects with newer political trends and why it is a powerful force in contemporary social and political movements. This new volume in the Contemporary Anarchist Studies series offers a novel philosophical engagement with anarchism and contests a number of positions established in postanarchist theory. Its new approach makes a valuable contribution to an established debate about anarchism and political theory. It offers a new perspective on the emerging area of anarchist studies that will be of interest to students and theorists in political theory and anarchist studies. Contemporary Anarchist Studies promotes the study of anarchism as a framework for understanding and acting on the most pressing problems of our times. The series publishes cutting edge, socially-engaged scholarship from around the world - bridging theory and practice, academic rigor and the insights of 'contemporary activism.'

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This book argues that anarchism should be considered the first postmodern philosophical and political movement and offers a revision of classical anarchism. Anarchism and Political Modernity looks at the place of classical anarchism in the postmodern political discourse, claiming that anarchism presents a vision of political postmodernity. The book seeks to foster a better understanding of why and how anarchism is growing in the present. To do so, it first looks at its origins and history, offering a different view from the two traditions that characterize modern political theory: socialism and liberalism. Such an examination leads to a better understanding of how anarchism connects with newer political trends and why it is a powerful force in contemporary social and political movements. This new volume in the Contemporary Anarchist Studies series offers a novel philosophical engagement with anarchism and contests a number of positions established in postanarchist theory. Its new approach makes a valuable contribution to an established debate about anarchism and political theory. It offers a new perspective on the emerging area of anarchist studies that will be of interest to students and theorists in political theory and anarchist studies. Contemporary Anarchist Studies promotes the study of anarchism as a framework for understanding and acting on the most pressing problems of our times. The series publishes cutting edge, socially-engaged scholarship from around the world - bridging theory and practice, academic rigor and the insights of 'contemporary activism.'

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 268
Publisher: Continuum
Published: 10 Nov 2011
ISBN 10: 1441166866
ISBN 13: 9781441166869

Media Reviews

Nathan Jun argues the concerns we identify as post-modern have alreadybeen theorized and integrated into anarchist thought, indeed, thatanarchism's project has always been to escape the limitations of modernitythrough radical political action. This is a provocative book, sure tospark debate. - Allan Antliff, Canada Research Chair, University of Victoria
Feisty, opinionated and well-argued this is a both a powerful defense and explanation of the complexity and excitement of anarchist thought and practice.Jun offers a rich examination of how ideas have developed and in doing so provides a compelling history of oppositional thinking that frames those moments in time when another world seemed possible. - Barry Pateman, Associate Editor, The Emma Goldman Papers, University of California at Berkeley.
This book stands out among works of the emerging new generation of anarchist theorists. Unlike much of the trendy post-anarchism, it is firmly grounded in political philosophy and the history of anarchist thought. Jun shows that ideas often seen as bold new post-modern innovations above all, the critique of representation are in fact deeply rooted in the anarchist tradition. He debunks the equation of classical anarchist theory with the weakest aspects of modernism and shows anarchism to be a powerful radical tradition that goes beyond the limits of conventional liberalism and socialism. Jun presents strong evidence that anarchism is now becoming most the promising theoretical alternative within the dissident academy. John P. Clark, Gregory Curtin Distinguished Professor of Humane Studies and the Professions and Professor of Philosophy, Loyola University.
Press release listed on Infoshop News, an online anarchist news network. http: //news.infoshop.org/article.php?story=20120213004047875
This book stands out among works of the emerging new generation of anarchist theorists. Unlike much of the trendy post-anarchism, it is firmly grounded in political philosophy and the history of anarchist thought. Jun shows that ideas often seen as bold new post-modern innovations-above all, the critique of representation--are in fact deeply rooted in the anarchist tradition. He debunks the equation of classical anarchist theory with the weakest aspects of modernism and shows anarchism to be a powerful radical tradition that goes beyond the limits of conventional liberalism and socialism. Jun presents strong evidence that anarchism is now becoming most the promising theoretical alternative within the dissident academy. John P. Clark, Gregory Curtin Distinguished Professor of Humane Studies and the Professions and Professor of Philosophy, Loyola University.
Nathan Jun argues the concerns we identify as post-modern have already been theorized and integrated into anarchist thought, indeed, that anarchism's project has always been to escape the limitations of modernity through radical political action.A This is a provocative book, sure to spark debate. - Allan Antliff, Canada Research Chair, University of Victoria

Author Bio

Nathan Jun is Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Philosophy Program Coordinator at Midwestern State University, USA. He specializes in Social and Political Philosophy, and his research interests include the history and philosophy of anarchism, left-socialism, and left-libertarianism. Dr. Jun has published two books, Deleuze and Ethics (ed. with Daniel W. Smith, 2010) and New Perspectives on Anarchism (ed. with Shane Wahl, 2009).