Its first edition 158 pages was published by secker and warburg, london in 1938 and was translated from ray e. The pt jewish anarchist movement in britain never recovered, and most of its members were later attracted to. Rocker is undoubtedly a very intelligent man, one whom presents his ideas with a cogent and succinct prose. The publication of rudolf rockers anarchosyndicalism is an event of much importance for. It is the book of a conscious and deliberate insurgent, which reveals no. In his ingenious book mutual aid a factor of evolution, he entered the lists against socalled social darwinism, whose exponents tried to prove the inevitability. A straightforward guide for social work students 3rd edition by maclean, siobhan, harrison, rob isbn.
Rocker penned this political and philosophical work in 1937, at the behest of emma. An introduction to a subject which the spanish war has brought into overwhelming prominence is a book written by. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. An introduction to a subject which the spanish war has brought into overwhelming prominence is a book written by the german anarchist rudolf rocker. In 1937, at the behest of emma goldman, rocker penned this political and philosophical masterpiece as an introduction to the ideals fueling the spanish social. Theory and practice shows us the divergence that is possible, equally if not more beneficial, efficient and desirable when compared, contrasted and juxtaposed to market capitalism.
Now in its sixth edition, this book is established as one of the best selling introductions to the ideas and developments that form the basis of the study of management. This book is of prolific magnitude, please read it for the betterment of our culture, potentially more. In 1914 rocker vigorously opposed both sides in the first world and after a few months he was interned as an enemy alien. Written between the two world wars, but during the spanish civil war, the book offers an interesting glimpse into the thinking of the time while offering some very timeless points. Theproletariatandthebeginningofthemodernlabourmovement 15 chapter3. Theory and practice an introduction to a subject which the spanish war has brought into overwhelming prominence chapter 1. Rockers is an ability to summarize a very strong presentation of past and present. Theory and practice is the classic and essential read for anyone interested in the history and basics of anarchosyndicalism.
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