This tract by celebrated British anarchist Albert Meltzer attempts to answer some of the most common objections to anarchism, but also to offer a critical view of the anarchist movement itself.
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thanks for posting this. I remember reading this book are quite a few years ago, but finding it not that helpful, and quite confused in places. I know that other people do rate it, however.
Cheers for sharing this.
I just re-read this the other day. I recommend giving it a look. Meltzer makes a good argument for circumscribing anarchism.
I agree, Steven. It's nothing amazing, but given its short length and accessible style, it might prove useful as an introduction to some people.
I can confirm that its a good read.
Well quite literally, what with all the weird little 'political compass'-type diagrams he and Christie did in Floodgates of Anarchy.