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Book SynopsisArticulates the intersection of anarchism and poststructuralism in order to frame a new approach to politics: 'postanarchism'.
Trade ReviewSaul Newman is one of the pioneers in redeeming the promise of anarchist thought with the resources of contemporary continental philosophy. In this work, at once philosophical and political, Newman engages such thinkers as Foucault, Badiou and Ranciere alongside classical and contemporary anarchist thought as well as struggles such as the anti-globalization movement. The Politics of Postanarchism offers a compelling framework for progressive political thought and intervention. -- Todd May, Class of 1941 Memorial Professor of the Humanities, Clemson University In this book, Saul Newman announces postanarchism as a lively, vital and highly pertinent perspective for our times. With a brilliant grasp of the anarchist tradition, of continental theory and the political challenges of the contemporary world, Newman unpacks the meaning and relevance of postanarchism to readers at all levels of experience. That he manages to do so in a readable and confident style, pays testimony to his own growing reputation as a highly original thinker with a great deal to offer us in terms of showing the link between political theory and political practice. Highly recommended. -- Simon Tormey, Professor and Head of School, Social and Political Sciences, University of Sydney Saul Newman is one of the pioneers in redeeming the promise of anarchist thought with the resources of contemporary continental philosophy. In this work, at once philosophical and political, Newman engages such thinkers as Foucault, Badiou and Ranciere alongside classical and contemporary anarchist thought as well as struggles such as the anti-globalization movement. The Politics of Postanarchism offers a compelling framework for progressive political thought and intervention. In this book, Saul Newman announces postanarchism as a lively, vital and highly pertinent perspective for our times. With a brilliant grasp of the anarchist tradition, of continental theory and the political challenges of the contemporary world, Newman unpacks the meaning and relevance of postanarchism to readers at all levels of experience. That he manages to do so in a readable and confident style, pays testimony to his own growing reputation as a highly original thinker with a great deal to offer us in terms of showing the link between political theory and political practice. Highly recommended.
Table of ContentsAcknowledgements; Introduction; 1: The Euthanasia of Government: classical anarchism reconsidered; 2: Crowned Anarchy: towards a postanarchist ontology; 3: An Infantile Disorder: Anarchism and Marxism; 4: The Horizon of Anarchy: radical politics in the wake of Marx; 5: Debating Postanarchism: ontology, ethics and utopia; 6: Conclusion: Postanarchism and Radical Politics Today; Index.
