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Anarcho-syndicalism

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AK Press, 2004 - Philosophy - 116 pages

In 1937, at the behest of Emma Goldman, Rocker penned this political and philosophical masterpiece as an introduction to the ideals fueling the Spanish social revolution and resistance to capitalism the world over. Within, Rocker offers an introduction to anarchist ideas, a history of the international workers’ movement, and an outline of the syndicalist strategies and tactics embraced at the time (direct action, sabotage and the general strike). Includes a lengthy introduction by Nicholas Walter and a Preface by Noam Chomsky.

“[Rocker’s] approach is far from ‘utopian’; this is not an abstract discourse but a call to action.”—Noam Chomsky

Rudolf Rocker (1873–1958) was a leading figure in the international anarchist movement for over 60 years.

  

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Review: Anarcho-Syndicalism: Theory and Practice

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This book is one of a handful that changed my life. It led me to question the concept of capitalism and begin to oppose it and begin to favor the alternatives. The book gives a good solid history of the working class struggle and shows what the workers were rising up against. Read full review

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How great to see this book back in print, and if you buy it, you'll find it's a very nice edition. Rocker has conceived a Better World that, contrary to what the cynics say, is not implausible. Many enjoy a perennial advantage over few, no matter the latter's concentration of wealth and power. 

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Contents

Anarchism Its Aims and Purposes
1
The Proletariat and the Beginning of the Modern Labour Movement
19
The Forerunners of Syndicalism
35
The Objectives of AnarchoSyndicalism
54
The Methods of AnarchoSyndicalism
73
The Evolution of AnarchoSyndicalism
89
Bibliography
106
Epilogue
109
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Anarcho-syndicalism - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Anarcho-syndicalism is a branch of anarchism which focuses on the labour movement. [1] Syndicalisme is a French word meaning "trade unionism" – hence, ...
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Anarchosyndicalism by Rudolf Rocker - Chapter 1
(ANARCHOSYNDICALISM is available in print form from Freedom Press, in Angel Alley, 84b Whitechapel High Street, London E1, England; Phoenix Press, ...
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On Anarcho-Syndicalism: Theory and Practice » Cultural Shifts
Thus, that Anarcho-Syndicalism as Rocker portrays it is in direct opposition to Social Darwinism, even while it relies on Darwinistic ideas, ...
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Anarcho-Syndicalism 101: home
Your entry point to the global anarcho-syndicalist and revolutionary union movement
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anarcho-syndicalism: Definition and Much More from Answers.com
anarcho-syndicalism n. Syndicalism. [ ANARCH(Y) + SYNDICALISM .]
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Anarcho-syndicalism - Wikinfo
Anarcho-syndicalism is a branch of anarchism which focuses on the labor movement, Syndicalisme is a French word meaning "trade unionism" hence the ...
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Anarcho-syndicalism - Infoshop openwiki
Anarcho-syndicalism is a branch of anarchism which focuses on the labor movement. Anarcho-syndicalists view labor unions as a potential force for ...
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Media Things: Anarcho-Syndicalism
Recall that Parecon (Participatory Economics) represents one option to Capitalism now that Communism is dead. Anarcho-Syndicalism is a second option. ...
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Marxism and Anarchism
Anarcho-syndicalism was especially strong in the English-speaking world where the trade ... His history of anarchism and anarcho-syndicalism is an excellent ...
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About the author (2004)

Rudolf Rocker is one of Anarchism's most cherished characters. Born in Germany, Rocker settled in Britain in 1895, learned to read and write in Yiddish and became a beloved member of the Jewish Anarchist movement until his death. As a proponent of the workers movement known as Anarcho-syndicalism, Rocker wrote for journals in German, Yiddish and English throughout the world. Noam Chomsky is one of the world's leading intellectuals, father of modern linguistics, outspoken media and foreign policy critic and tireless activist. A former meatcutter and long-distance truck driver, Mike Davis teaches urban theory and was awarded a MacArthur Fellowship. He is the author Buda's Wagon: A Brief History of the Car Bomb and City of Quartz. He lives in San Diego. Nicolas Walter was a journalist, lifelong anarchist and tireless activist against militarism and nuclear weapons. He lived in Britain.

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