Introductions to political theories

libcom.org's clearly written short introductions to various political philosophies related to libertarian communism with which we are sympathetic.

Anarchist communism - an introduction

A short introduction to anarchist-communism.

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Anarcho-syndicalism - an introduction

A short explanation of anarcho-syndicalism and notes on its history.

Council communism - an introduction

A short history and explanation of the ideas and practice of council communism.

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Situationists - an introduction

A short introduction to the ideas of the Situationists. Based in France, their strand of libertarian Marxism became popular after the mass strikes of 1968.

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Syndicalism - an introduction

A short explanation of revolutionary syndicalism and industrial unionism as well as some notes on their histories.