Anarcho-Syndicalism
Anarcho-Syndicalism
Rudolf Rocker
Noam Chomsky
On the "Top 100 Books Referenced by Noam Chomsky" list.
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Anarcho-Syndicalism

Anarcho-Syndicalism: Theory and Practice

Rudolf Rocker
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Rudolf Rocker
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In the fervent landscape of political theory and the pursuit of social justice, Rudolf Rocker's "Anarcho-Syndicalism" emerges as a seminal exploration of the revolutionary ideals that powered the Spanish social upheaval and the broader resistance against the capitalist framework. Crafted with the persuasive eloquence of a seasoned philosopher and the insightful analysis of a dedicated activist, Rocker's work transcends mere political commentary. It delves into the heart of anarchist philosophy, offering both a historical overview of the international workers' movement and a strategic blueprint for syndicalist action. Through his compelling narrative, Rocker articulates the potency of direct action, sabotage, and the general strike as tools of emancipation, sketching a vision of a society reorganized on the principles of mutual aid and self-governance. Beyond its historical and ideological significance, Rocker's treatise stands as a clarion call to action, resonating with the urgency and idealism that characterized the anti-capitalist movements of his time—and which continues to inspire contemporary struggles. Prefaced by Noam Chomsky, whose admiration for Rocker's pragmatic approach underscores the work's enduring relevance, "Anarcho-Syndicalism" is not just an intellectual artifact but a living, breathing manifesto for those who dream of a world free from the fetters of oppression and inequality. In its pages, activists, scholars, and anyone stirred by the vision of a more just and equitable society will find both inspiration and a practical framework for effecting profound social change.

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Released
1938
1 Jan
Length
160
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On the "Top 100 Books Referenced by Noam Chomsky" list.
Political rights do not originate in parliaments; they are, rather, forced upon parliaments from without. And even their enactment into law has for a long time been no guarantee of their security. Just as the employers always try to nullify every concession they had made to labor as soon as opportunity offered, as soon as any signs of weakness were observable in the workers’ organizations, so governments also are always inclined to restrict or to abrogate completely rights and freedoms that have been achieved if they imagine that the people will put up no resistance. Even in those countries where such things as freedom of the press, right of assembly, right of combination, and the like have long existed, governments are constantly trying to restrict those rights or to reinterpret them by juridical hair-splitting. Political rights do not exist because they have been legally set down on a piece of paper, but only when they have become the ingrown habit of a people, and when any attempt to impair them will meet with the violent resistance of the populace. Where this is not the case, there is no help in any parliamentary Opposition or any Platonic appeals to the constitution.
— Rudolf Rocker, Anarcho-Syndicalism

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