Guerin, Daniel
For A Libertarian Communism
- ISBN 13:
- 9781629632360
- author:
- Guerin, Daniel
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- PM Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 160
- Dimensions:
- 20.3 x 12.7 centimetres (0.14 kg
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Politics, History & Theory
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Daniel Guérin's collection of essays offers a critical examination of socialist and communist parties, as well as an analysis of fundamental questions faced by radicals. Written between the 1950s and 1980s, these essays revisit key moments in revolutionary history, including the French Revolution, the International Workingmen's Association, and the Russian and Spanish revolutions. Guérin draws on his own experiences and willingness to challenge orthodoxies to provide a nuanced understanding of the left's problems. He argues that it is time for radicals to rethink their approach from the ground up, reconciling democratic principles with socialism and freedom with revolution. This collection provides valuable insights into the complexities of revolutionary thought and practice. By examining the failures of reformism and Stalinism, Guérin highlights the need for a new way forward. His work remains relevant today as it grapples with the fundamental questions of how to balance individual freedoms with collective action in pursuit of social change.
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