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Book SynopsisThe subject of power (singular) and multiple social powers (plural) is unquestionably central to contemporary societies all over the globe. Growing stronger and expanding farther all the time, the world's anti-systemic movements have been forced to address this issuethe nature of power and powersas among their most pressing debates. In the process, these movements have also been forced to consider the best possible strategy for confronting them. Should they seize political power, even if they run the risk of simply reproducing it? Should they destroy it altogether? Is it enough to destroy political power while economic, ideological, military, and religious powers remain untouched? And what is the most effective anti-capitalist and anti-systemic way to confront, defeat, and overcome the many different powers found in all present-day societies on Earth? To answer such questions, among others, this book discusses the rich, complex contributions of Karl Marx, Michel Foucault, and neo-Zapat
Table of ContentsIntroduction: Power vs. (Counter)Power – What Power Cannot (Be) – Marx’s Teaching(s): Social Power(s), Human Power(s) – (More) Marxist Teachings: The Power(s) of Money Capital, the Impotence of Political and State Power(s) – The Teachings of Michel Foucault: Macropower(s), Micropower(s), Punitive Power(s), Disciplinary Power(s) – The Teaching(s) of Neo- Zapatismo: Counter- power(s), Resistance(s), Autonomy(s) –In(Conclusion).
