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Below are groups and resources (books, articles, websites, etc.) related to this topic. Click on an item’s title to go its resource page with author, publisher, description/abstract and other details, a link to the full text if available, as well as links to related topics in the Subject Index. You can also browse the Title, Author, Subject, Chronological, Dewey, LoC, and Format indexes, or use the Search box. Results130 Connexions Library16 Connexions Directory of Groups & Websites 4 Sources Experts & Spokespersons 1 Sources Library 9 From the Connexions Archives Connexions LibraryThe Abolition of the State: Anarchist & Marxist Perspectives Price, Wayne Book 2007 Both Anarchists and Marxists believe that it will be possible to do away with the state. But what do they mean by that? What is the state, after all? What institutions, if any, would be necessary ... An account of my involvement with Solidarity - Bob Potter Potter, Bob Article 2013 Bob Potter's previously unpublished 2004 recollections of his involvement in the libertarian socialist group Solidarity in the 1960s and 70s and some of its key figures like Ken Weller and Chris and J... Action Will Be Taken: Left Anti-Intellectualism and Its Discontents  Featherstone, Liza; Henwood, Doug; Parenti, Christian Article 2004 Marxism's decline isn't just an intellectual concern -- it too has practical effects. If you lack any serious understanding of how capitalism works, then it's easy to delude yourself into thinking tha... American Power and the New Mandarins Chomsky, Noam Book 1969 Chomsky writes about American power and violence, especially in the context of the Vietnam war, and he focuses especially on the complicity of American intellectuals in supporting and enabling the Ame... Anarchism & Socialism: Reformism or Revolution? Price, Wayne Book 2010 In these essays grouped around common themes, Wayne Price draws on decades of extensive practical experience in antiwar and student movements, marxist tendency groups and affinity-based anarchist orga... Anarchism vs. Marxism: A few notes on an old theme Diemer, Ulli Article 1978 Anarchist critiques of Marxism typically reveal a lack of knowledge of what Karl Marx actually wrote, resulting in sterile denunciations of a straw-man opponent. The Anarchist Collectives: Workers' Self-Management in the Spanish Revolution 1936-1939 Dolgoff, Sam Book 1974 Examines the experiments in workers' self-management, both urban and rural, which took place in Spain during the revolution and Civil War. As We Don't See It Article A clarification of Solidarity London's 1968 pamphlet, "As We See It." Distinction is placed between real socialism and the "exploitative privileged minorities" who controll(ed) the USSR and China, as... Bakunin vs. Marx Diemer, Ulli Article 1978 The anarchist-Marxist split started with Bakunin, who systematically misrepresented Marx's positions. Beyond the Fragments: Feminism and the Making of Socialism Rowbotham, Sheila; Segal, Lynne; Wainright, Hilary Book 1979 A call for various fractions of the left to unite and work for a socialism through grass-roots activism.
Book Review: "Anarchism & Socialism: Reformism or Revolution?" by Wayne Price Gutiérrez D., José Antonio Article 2010 Book Review: Michael Schmidt and Lucien van der Walt, Black Flame: The Revolutionary Class Politivcs of Anarchism and Syndicalism Moriarity, Maury Article 2013 Bookchin, Murray: Connexipedia Article Article American libertarian socialist-anarchist, political and social philosopher, environmentalist, conservationist, atheist, speaker, and writer. (1921-2006). Brinton, Maurice: Connexipedia Article Article Libertarian socialist writer and neurologist. (1923-2005). The Case for Grassroots Archives Diemer, Ulli Article 2012 Grassroots archives play a valuable role in what has been called "the battle of memory". People's history projects such as grassroots archives preserve and share stories of resistance, hidden historie... Castoriadis, Cornelius: Connexipedia Article Article Greek-French philosopher, libertarian socialist, and psychoanalyst. Author of the The Imaginary Institution of Society, co-founder of the Socialisme ou Barbarie group and 'philosopher of autonomy'. (1... Chomsky for Beginners Cogswell, David; Gordon, Paul Book 1996 An introduction to the life and works of Noam Chomsky. Chomsky, Noam: Connexipedia Article Article American linguist, philosopher, political activist, author, and lecturer. (Born 1928). Chomsky on Anarchism Chomsky, Noam Book 2005 This collection of essays and interviews paint a fresh picture of Chomsky, showing his life-long involvement with anarchist and libertarian socialist currents, his commitment to nonhierarchical models... Cohn-Bendit, Daniel: Connexipedia Article Article Political activist and politician, active in France and Germany. A student leader during the May 1968 revolt in France. (Born 1945). Connexions Annual Resource and Reading List Article 1989 A short and selective list of resources on issues addressed in the Connexions Annual, such as environment, education, peace, interntional development, women's issues, urban issues, housing, human rig... Connexions Library: Organizing Focus Page Website Selected articles from the Connexions Online Library. The Crisis of Dialectical Materialism and Libertarian Socialism Cutajar, Mario Article 1977 Libertarian socialism is defined first and foremost by the negation of political authoritarianism and theoretical determinism. Debate with the International Socialist Organization Continued Wetzel, Tom Article 2010 From a libertarian socialist point of view, the “self-emancipation of the working class” can’t happen unless the working class builds organized mass movements that they control, such as labor organiza... Debord, Guy: Connexipedia Article Article French Marxist theorist, writer, filmmaker, hypergraphist and founding member of the groups Lettrist International and Situationist International. (1931-1994). Draper, Hal: Connexipedia Article Article American socialist activist, Marxist and author of a number of key works about Marxism. (1914-1990). Hal Draper, Introduction to: Connexipedia Article Article Link to brief biography of Hal Draper, an American socialist activist, Marxist and author, and participant in the Berkeley, California Free Speech Movement. (1914-1990). Dunayevskaya, Raya: Connexipedia Article Article Founder of the philosophy of Marxist Humanism. (1910-1987). For Black Liberation Through Socialist Revolution! Part Two: How the Liberals and Reformists Derailed the Struggle for Integration Alexander, Don Article 2004 There is a lot of talk today about multiculturalism, diversity, whiteness and "racialized subjects" and other liberal jargon that essentially attempts to erase the centrality of anti-black racism and ... For Black Liberation Through Socialist Revolution! Part One: Contradictions of the Civil Rights Movement: A Marxist Analysis Coleman, Diana Article 2012 We describe the black population in the U.S. as an oppressed race-color caste. From their arrival in this country, the Negro people have been an integral part of American class society while at the sa... Fredy Perlman: An Appreciation Article The same energy which helped Fredy to describe the horrors of civilization made it possible for him to summon up the forces of life and expectations of hope. Glaberman, Martin: Connexipedia Article Article An influential American Marxist, teacher, and autoworker. (1918-2001). Hal Draper on the Two Souls of Socialism: Insights from Hal Draper Article 1990 A comparison of socialism-from-below and socialism-from-above that considers Marx's struggle for socialism through liberal democracy. The Historical Failure of Anarchism Day, Chris Article 1996 Day examines anarchism's failure to genuinely critique itself, understand history or theory, and grasp the conditions in the world today. "Anti-capitalism doesn't do the victims of capitalism any good... Interview with Ulli Diemer Diemer, Ulli; Orchard, Jeff Article 1990 Jeff Orchard interviews Ulli Diemer about socialism, capitalism, life, and social change. Introduction to the Red Menace Article 1976 An introduction to, and the mission statement of, the libertarian socialist publication, The Red Menace. Left-libertarianism: Connexipedia Article Article 2010 A doctrine that has a strong commitment to personal liberty and egalitarianism. Left-Wing, Anti-Bolshevik and Council Communism Website Index to the works of 'Left Communists' (a.k.a. 'Council Communists' or 'Anti-Bolshevik Communists') and other ultra-left Communist currents and the debates between Left Communists and the leaders of ... Let's Talk About Another Burning Color: Black Flame vs. Red Fire Extinguisher? Hawethorne, Nate Article 2010 Class struggle anarchists are not the only revolutionary forces on the left, and are not the only libertarian left revolutionary forces. In my opinion, anarchists can learn a lot from some marxists. Libertarian communism: an introduction Libcom.org Article 2014 A short introduction to what we at libcom.org refer to as communism or libertarian communism, what it is and why we think it is a good idea. Libertarian League: Connexipedia Article Article A name used by two American libertarian organisations during the twentieth century. A libertarian Marxist tendency map: Connexipedia Article Wright, Chris Article This tendency map was produced by Chris Wright for endpage.com, now part of the libcom.org library - it is designed to trace some of the important tendencies in libertarian Marxism. Contains a brief w... Libertarian Socialism McLaughlin, Tom Article 1977 There must be a revolt against bureaucracy - the predominant trend of societal organization. Libertarian Socialism: Connexipedia Article Article 2010 A socialist political orientation which promote a non-hierarchical, non-bureaucratic, stateless society without private property in the means of production. Libertarian socialism is opposed to coerciv... Libertarian Socialism: Politics in Black and Red Prichard, Alex; Kinna, Ruth; Pinta, Saku; Berry, David (eds.) Book 2017 Explores the important, too often neglected left-libertarian currents that have thrived in revolutionary socialist movements. By turns, the collection interrogates the theoretical boundaries between M... Living socialism, The experience of the eighties: New Internationalist November 1985 Serial Publication (Periodical) 1985 Discussion focusing on the challenges of living a socialist life in modern times. Political commitments to meeting people's needs can be more rhetoric than reality. "How can socialism maintain its ide... Rosa Luxemburg: A letter about Rosa Luxemburg's contribution to Marxism Diemer, Ulli Article 2000 In a time when the socialist movement was evolving in directions increasingly removed from Marx's positions -- Social Democratic reformism on the one hand, and Leninist bureaucratic centralism on the ... Luxemburg, Rosa: Connexipedia: Entry in Encyclopedia of Marxism Glossary of People Article Marxist revolutionary. (1871-1919). Luxemburgism: Connexipedia Article Article A revolutionary theory within Marxism and communism based on the writings of Rosa Luxemburg. Lynd, Staughton: Connexipedia Article Article American author, activist, historian, and lawyer. (Born 1929). Marx, Karl: Connexipedia: Entry in Encyclopedia of Marxism Glossary of People Article Brief biography of Karl Marx. (1818-1883). Marx, Karl: Connexipedia Article Article German philosopher, political economist, historian, political theorist, sociologist, communist, and revolutionary, whose ideas are credited as the foundation of modern communism. (1818-1883). Marx, theoretician of anarchism Rubel, Maximilien Article 1973 Under the name communism, Marx developed a theory of anarchism; and further, in fact it was he who was the first to provide a rational basis for the anarchist utopia and to put forward a project for a... Marxism & Anarchism: Documents in the Marxists Internet Archive Article Resources on the theory and practice of anarchism and the unity and conflict between Marxists and Anarchists over the past 150 years. Marxism and Freedom: From 1776 to Today Dunayevskaya, Raya Book 1958 Dunayevskaya argues that Marx's theory is the generalisation of the instinctive striving of the proletariat for a new social order, a truly human society. The No State Solution: Institutionalizing Libertarian Socialism in Kurdistan Kolokotronis, Alexander Article 2014 In what many outside of the territory are referring to as the Rojava Revolution, a major shift in political philosophy and political programmatics has taken place in Kurdistan. Notes on Anarchism: In Daniel Guerin, Anarchism: From Theory to Practice Chomsky, Noam Article 1970 Noam Chomsky explores numerous variations and philosophies associated with the anarchist notion. He considers them in a context of historical development and elaborates with his own perspectives, expl... On Organization Wetzel, Tom Article Discusses the democratic organizational forms appropriate to libertarian socialist organizations.
An ongoing debate Article 1978 The Red Menace is meant to be a forum of dissenting views withing the broadly defined boundaries of libertarian socialism. Other Voices: The Connexions Newsletter - November 13, 2014: Libertarian Socialism Diemer, Ulli (editor); Khan, Tahmid (production) Serial Publication (Periodical) 2014 The topic of the week is Libertarian Socialism. Articles on no-state solutions in Kurdistan; right-wing dirty tricks used to attack labour and environmental groups; scientists unravelling the risks of... Other Voices: The Connexions Newsletter - January 29, 2015: Land seizures and land take-overs Diemer, Ulli (editor); Khan, Tahmid (production) Serial Publication (Periodical) 2015 This issue of Other Voices focuses on the issue of land seizures and land take-overs. Also included: Greece's solidarity movement, and the challenges and opportunities it faces after the election of a... Other Voices: The Connexions Newsletter - May 21, 2015: A Healthier Planet Diemer, Ulli (editor); Rickwood, Darien Yawching (production) Serial Publication (Periodical) 2015 With the start of the growing season in much of the Northern hemisphere, Other Voices digs up articles and resources related to urban agriculture and local food production. Urban agriculture - growing... Other Voices: The Connexions Newsletter - February 20, 2016: Connexions Enters Its Fifth Decade Diemer, Ulli (ed.) Serial Publication (Periodical) 2016 This issue of Connexions Other Voices falls on the 40th anniversary of the publication of the very first Connexions newsletter, which was published in February 1976. That first issue carried the title... Pannekoek and Gorter's Marxism Smart.D.A. (ed.); Pannekoek, Anton; Gorter, Herman Book 1978 Anton Pannekoek and Herman Gorter were leading spokespersons for 'council communism.' They argued for the primacy of workers' own organizations, defending their importance agains the parliamentarists ... A Political Statement of the Libertarian Socialist Collective Libertarian Socialist Collective Article 1979 The socialist perspective, as we see it, implies a total critique of human society as it is presently constituted. Socialism means a total transformation of life and social institutions - a project of... The Politics Of Gorter Pannekoek, Anton Article 1952 In the years after 1920, Gorter in contact with the small groups of the extreme left, worked to clarify the idea of the organisation of workers councils and thus collaborated in the future renewal of ... The Politics of Urban Liberation Schecter, Stephen Book 1978 A broad-ranging study which covers the political economy of the urban question and the importance of the city in the history of social revolution. Schechter's evaluation of libertarian insurgency high... Presenting Insurgent Notes Article 2010 We take our Marx and Engels seriously. Recent history, beginning perhaps (in the US) with the UPS strike of 1997 and the 'battle of Seattle' in 1999, now quickened by the abject financial and ideologi... The Principle of Self-Emancipation in Marx and Engels Draper, Hal Article 1971 For Marx and Engels, there was a direct relationship between the revolutionary (literally subversive) nature of their socialism and the principle of emancipation-from-below, the principle that, as Eng... Querying Young Chomsky Albert, Michael Article 2011 Chomsky offers observations on what a desirable society might look like from the perspective of the heritage of libertarian socialist or anarcho-syndicalist or communist anarchist views. Radical Digressions Diemer, Ulli Website 2006 Ulli Diemer's website/blog featuring comment from a radical left-libertarian Marxist perspective.
Radical Priorities Chomsky, Noam; edited by C.P. Otero Book 1981 Otero presents an analysis and overview of Chomsky's social and political philosophy. For the first time the roots of Chomsky's politics are examined and the relationship to his theory of linguistics ... Real Utopia: Participatory Society for the twenty-first century Spannos, Chris (ed.) Book 2008 Real Utopia identifies and obliterates the barriers to an egalitarian, bottom-up society, while convincingly outlining how to build it. Red Menace #1: Volume 1, Number 1 - February 1976 Article 1976 The first issue of The Red Menace, a libertarian socialist newsletter. Red Menace #2: Volume 2, Number 1 - Summer 1977 Serial Publication (Periodical) 1977 A Libertarian Socialist Newsletter Red Menace #4: Volume 3, Number 1 - Winter 1979 Serial Publication (Periodical) 1979 A Libertarian Socialist Newsletter Redefining Revolution Cardan, Paul (Cornelius Castoriadis) Book 1963 Modern society certainly remains profoundly divided. It constantly functions against the immense majority of working people. In everyday life the exploited defend themselves against exploitation by pa... Review: International Socialist Review on "Contemporary Anarchism" Wetzel, Tom Article The word "anarchism" is a rather vague word that covers such a wide variety of political views and approaches it is often hard to see how they have anything in common. This means it is also probably n... Revolution Re-Assessed: Politics of Human Liberation Article 1980 The political objectives and beliefs of the Australian-based Libertarian Socialist Organisation. Root & Branch: A Libertarian Marxist Journal, #7 Serial Publication (Periodical) 1978 Articles on the class situation in Spain, authority and democracy in the United States, Marxism and Anarchism. Rosa Luxemburg Frolich, Paul Book 1939 A biography of Rosa Luxemburg written by a German revolutionary who worked with Luxemburg in the Spartacist organization. Rosa Luxemburg: Selected Political Writings Luxemburg, Rosa (edited with an introduction by Robert Looker) Book 1972 A selection of Rosa Luxemburg's writings which highlight her outstanding contributions to the theory and practice of revolutionary socialism. Rosa Luxemburg in Retrospect Mattick, Paul Article 1978 Mattick reconsiders the legacy of Rosa Luxemburg, particularly her critique of Bolshevism and her economic theory. The Rosa Luxemburg Reader Luxemburg, Rosa. [Anderson, Kevin; Hudis, Peter (eds.)] Book 2004 A definitive one-volume collection of Luxemburg's writings. Rosa Luxemburg Speaks Waters, Mary Alice Book 1970 A selection of speeches and writings by Rosa Luxemburg. Rosa Luxemburg, Women's Liberation, and Marx's Philosophy of Revolution Dunayevskaya, Raya Book 1981 Part I - Rosa Luxemburg as Theoretician, as Activist, as Internationalist. Part II - The Women's Liberation Movement as Revolutionary Force and Reason. Part III - Karl Marx: From Critic of Hegel to Au... Social Anarchism: Connexipedia Article Article Social anarchism sees individual freedom as conceptually connected with social equality and emphasize community and mutual aid. Social Anarchism, Individualist Anarchism, the State and Leninism: A Reply to the International Socialist Organization Wetzel, Tom Article 2009 I take it that social or Left-anarchism and libertarian socialism are the same thing. Both stand opposed to Leninism, and both stand opposed to individualist anarchism. Socialism.ca Website 2016 A gateway to resources about socialism, socialist history, and socialist ideas, compiled by Connexions. Socialisme ou Barbarie: Connexipedia Article Article A French-based radical libertarian socialist group of the post-World War II period which existed from 1948 until 1965. Socialisme ou Barbarie was critical of Leninism, rejecting the idea of a revoluti... Socialismo libertario Article El socialismo libertario es una forma de socialismo que apunta a crear una sociedad basada en la descentralización política sin clases sociales. El socialismo libertario posee un concepto colectivista... Socialist anarchism: Connexipedia Article Article Social anarchism sees "individual freedom as conceptually connected with social equality and emphasize community and mutual aid Solidarity As We See It Article 1967 Ten Points on Solidarity's Socialist position - the compromised nature of the "Bolsheviks" and trade unions, the need to "build from below," the desire to see themselves as "merely an instrument of w... Solidarity (UK): Connexipedia Article Article Libertarian socialist organisation and magazine of the same name in the United Kingdom. SOS Alternatives to Capitalism: A discussion with Richard Swift Bose, Rana; Swift, Richard Article 2014 Montreal Serai had the opportunity to discuss SOS: Alternatives to Capitalism – a handy, slim compendium of vital, essential thoughts and discussions on the concept of an alternative economy and socie... The Two Souls of Socialism: Socialism from Above vs. Socialism from Below Draper, Hal Article 1960 It was Marx who finally brought the two ideas of socialism and democracy together, because he developed a theory which made the synthesis possible for the first time. The heart of the theory is this p... Vanguard: A Libertarian Communist Journal: Connexipedia Article Article A monthly libertarian communist journal published in New York from 1932-1939. What is anarcho-syndicalism? Wetzel, Tom Article 2006 Libertarian syndicalism interprets liberty as self-management or control over one's life, and believes that freedom for the working class requires the elimination of working class subordination to cap... What is Libertarian Socialism? Diemer, Ulli Article 1977 Revolution is a collective process of self-liberation: people and societies are transformed through their struggles for freedom and for a better world. What is The Red Menace? Libertarian Socialist Collective Article 1977 About The Red Menace, a libertarian socialist publication. Why I Choose Optimism Over Despair: An Interview With Noam Chomsky Chomsky, Noam; Polychroniou, C.J. Article 2016 Noam Chomsky explores the possibilities for a better human society. William Godwin: A Biographical Study Woodcock, George Article 2008 A biography of the influential writer and thinker described by Woodcock as the first prophet of libertarian socialism. Connexions Directory of Groups & WebsitesBlack and Red Publishing books and pamphlets with an anti-authoritarian perspective since 1968. Black & Red books record contemporary and historical attempts to lead principled lives. They examine social relations ... Break Their Haughty Power Articles on capitalism, socialism, and revolution, from a left-Marxist perspective. Bureau of Public Secrets Articles from a Situationist perspective.
Chomsky.info The Noam Chomsky Web site.
Connexions Archive & Library The Connexions Archive & Library is Toronto-based project dedicated to keeping alive the rich history of grassroots movements for social justice.
Connexions preserves 'alternative' histories that r... Connexions Information Sharing Services Connexions provides information and services for advocacy groups, voluntary and non-profit organizations, and individuals, who are working for social and economic justice, environmental responsibility... Libcom.org Resource for all people who wish to improve their lives, their communities and their working conditions. We want to discuss with one another, learn from experiences of the past and develop strategies ... Marxism.ca A gateway to resources about Marxism compiled by Connexions. Marxismo Libertario Lecturas para la Emancipacion del Proletariado.
Marxists Internet Archive Large archive of the writings of Marx and Engels and of others in the Marxist tradition. Searchable.
Radical Digressions Progressive comment and analysis by Ulli Diemer, featuring articles, letters, photos and the Radical Digressions Blog.
Red & Black Notes A libertarian socialist project based in Toronto, Canada. The focus of the project is twofold : To circulate information from a libertarian socialist perspective, both current and historical, and to p... Red Menace, The The online archive of the libertarian socialist newsletter The Red Menace. Articles on socialism, Marxism, anarchism, work, popular education, organizing, wages for housework, Leninism, bureaucracy, h... Socialism.ca A hub featuring links to selected resources about socialism, as well as other progressive sites of interest to socialists and activists. Tom Wetzel's home page Wetzel's writing spans a range of topics... from libertarian socialism, anarcho-syndicalism and workers' self-management to unionism, social housing, environmental justice, philosophy, and Los Angeles... Workers Solidarity Alliance Workers Solidarity Alliance is an anti-capitalist, anti-authoritarian organization of activists who believe that working people can build a new society and a better world based on the principles of so... Sources Experts & SpokespersonsSources LibraryFrom the Connexions ArchivesBreak Their Haughty Power Goldner, Loren Website Articles on capitalism, socialism, and revolution, from a left-Marxist perspective.
Ideas and Action Periodical profile published 1981 Serial Publication (Periodical) 1981 Archive of some articles published in Ideas and Action, a radical paper published by the Workers Solidarity Alliance from 1981 to 1997. Libcom.org Website Resource for all people who wish to improve their lives, their communities and their working conditions. We want to discuss with one another, learn from experiences of the past and develop strategies ... Libertarian Worker Poland: An Anarchist Viewpoint - Periodical profile published 1980 Serial Publication (Periodical) 1980 This issue of Lbertarian Worker forcuses on the events of 1980 in Poland. One article also discusses feminist theory and anarchist feminism.
Marxists Internet Archive Website Large archive of the writings of Marx and Engels and of others in the Marxist tradition. Searchable. Red & Black Notes Website A libertarian socialist project based in Toronto, Canada. The focus of the project is twofold : To circulate information from a libertarian socialist perspective, both current and historical, and to p... The Red Menace A libertarian socialist newsletter Serial Publication (Periodical) 1975 Articles on topics such as socialism, Marxism, anarchism, work, popular education, organizing, wages for housework, Leninism, bureaucracy, hierarchy, jargon, prostitution, obscenity, science fiction, ... |
