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Record Nr.

UNINA9910132209703321

Autore

Jun Nathan J. <1979->

Titolo

Anarchism and political modernity / / Nathan Jun

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York : , : Continuum, , 2012

ISBN

1-4411-6686-6

1-5013-0678-2

1-4411-6640-8

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (xviii, 269 pages) : digital, PDF file(s)

Collana

Contemporary anarchist studies

Disciplina

320.5/7

Soggetti

Anarchism - Philosophy

Anarchism - History

Postmodernism

Poststructuralism

Political science - Philosophy - History

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

1. On Politics -- 2. On political philosophy -- 3. Liberalism -- 4. Socialism -- 5. Anarchism -- 6. Political postmodernity.

Sommario/riassunto

“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.