{"product_id":"9781595589101","title":"On Anarchism","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe definitive primer on anarchist thought and practice, from the thinker the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e calls “the most widely read voice on foreign policy on the planet”\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e“The essence of anarchism [is] the conviction that the burden of proof has to be placed on authority and that it should be dismantled if that burden cannot be met.” —Noam Chomsky\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith the specter of anarchy being invoked by the Right to sow fear, a cogent explanation of the political philosophy known as anarchism has never been more urgently needed. In \u003ci\u003eOn Anarchism\u003c\/i\u003e, radical linguist, philosopher, and activist Noam Chomsky provides it. Known for his brilliant evisceration of American foreign policy, state capitalism, and the mainstream media, Chomsky remains a formidable and unapologetic critic of established authority and perhaps the world’s most famous anarchist.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eOn Anarchism\u003c\/i\u003e sheds a much-needed light on the foundations of Chomsky’s thought, specifically his constant questioning of the legitimacy of entrenched power. The book gathers his essays and interviews to provide a short, accessible introduction to his distinctively optimistic brand of anarchism. Chomsky eloquently refutes the notion of anarchism as a fixed idea, suggesting that it is part of a living, evolving tradition, and he disputes the traditional fault lines between anarchism and socialism, emphasizing the power of collective, rather than individualist, action.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncluding a retrospective interview with Chomsky where the author assesses his writings on anarchism to date, this is a book that is sure to challenge, provoke, and inspire. Profoundly relevant to our times, \u003ci\u003eOn Anarchism\u003c\/i\u003e is a touchstone for political activists and anyone interested in deepening their understanding of anarchism and the power of collective action.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Press, The","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42544481402941,"sku":"9781595589101","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/0838\/9949\/files\/9781595589101_p0.jpg?v=1771573793","url":"https:\/\/www.tatteredcover.mom\/products\/9781595589101","provider":"Tattered Cover","version":"1.0","type":"link"}