The art of not being governed: an anarchist history of upland southeast Asia
Submitted by red jack on Jan 17 2017 14:03
A book-length anthropological and historical study of the Zomia highlands of Southeast Asia by James C. Scott, first published in 2009.
Two cheers for anarchism: Six easy pieces on autonomy, dignity, and meaningful work and play – James C. Scott
Two Cheers for Anarchism is an engaging, high-spirited, and often very funny defense of an anarchist way of seeing--one that provides a unique and powerful perspective on everything from everyday social and political interactions to mass protests and revolutions.
Domination and the arts of resistance: Hidden Transcripts – James C. Scott
In this book, renowned social scientist James C. Scott offers a penetrating discussion both of the public roles played by the powerful and powerless and the mocking, vengeful tone they display off stage—what he terms their public and hidden transcripts.
Seeing like a state - James C. Scott
In this wide-ranging and original book, James C. Scott analyzes failed cases of large-scale authoritarian plans in a variety of fields. He argues that centrally managed social plans derail when they impose schematic visions that do violence to complex interdependencies that are not -- and cannot be -- fully understood.
Everyday forms of peasant resistance - James C. Scott
Submitted by mintru on Jan 24 2012 20:15
"Everyday resistance" is the most common form of opposition to oppression. It consists of footdragging, non-compliance, pilfering, desertion, feigned ignorance, slander, arson, sabotage, flight etc... James C. Scott's article is the classic statement on "everyday resistance".
