Anarchism: Arguments for and Against - Albert Meltzer

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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.

Submitted by Boris Badenov on April 18, 2010

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Steven.

14 years 7 months ago

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Submitted by Steven. on April 19, 2010

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.

Lumpen

14 years 7 months ago

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Submitted by Lumpen on April 20, 2010

I just re-read this the other day. I recommend giving it a look. Meltzer makes a good argument for circumscribing anarchism.

Boris Badenov

14 years 7 months ago

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Submitted by Boris Badenov on April 20, 2010

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.

Spassmaschine

14 years 7 months ago

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Submitted by Spassmaschine on April 20, 2010

Lumpen

Meltzer makes a good argument for circumscribing anarchism.

Well quite literally, what with all the weird little 'political compass'-type diagrams he and Christie did in Floodgates of Anarchy.