About the book: 2021 / Academic study on the history and theory of one of the most controversial political movements. Most media traditionally denigrate anarchism, associating it with chaos and riots, or are simply ignored as a phenomenon. But this philosophical and political movement - from Occupy Wall Street to Pussy Riot, from Noam Chomsky to David Graeber - is more relevant today than ever. Contrary to popular belief, the various strands of anarchism have a clear self-identity, and together they are united by the desire for freedom and collective good without government intervention. Professor of political philosophy Ruth Kinna paints a three-dimensional picture of the turbulent history of anarchism. Starting with key events such as the Paris Commune and the Haymarket Riot, it introduces the reader in detail to the main anarchist groups, thinkers and activists of the movement, showing their theoretical contributions and the variety of methods of struggle..