Anarchism is a significant but relatively neglected of political thought. April Carter examines the anarchist critique of the state, of bureaucracy, of democratic government and contrasts this attitude with more orthodox political theory. She also considers anarchist theories and social and economic organization, the relevance of anarchism to contemporary conditions and the problems of idealism in politics.

The Political Theory of Anarchism

Politics & Social Sciences

Carter, April

Politics & Government

Haper Torchbooks (Harper & Row)

Routledge Library Editions: Political Science reprints a distinguished selection of important texts published in this field over the last century. This set presents a unique opportunity to gain comprehensive coverage of all aspects of the history, philosophy and theory of political science.

Direct Action and Liberal Democracy

Harpercollins Publisher

Anarchism is a significant but relatively neglected of political thought. April Carter examines the anarchist critique of the state, of bureaucracy, of democratic government and contrasts this attitude with more orthodox political theory. She also considers anarchist theories and social and economic organization, the relevance of anarchism to contemporary conditions and the problems of idealism in politics.

The political theory of anarchism (A Torchbook library edition)

Harper&Row

This study draws on case studies of postwar arms control negotiations to dissect the many barriers to arms control agreements: ideological conflict and the political and military obstacles inherent in great-power competition, psychological factors, domestic obstacles, and the momentum of weapon technology.

Success and Failure in Arms Control Negotiations (SIPRI Monograph Series)

Stockholm International Peace Research Institute

People Power and Political Change: Key Issues and Concepts

Legal Theory & Systems

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the meaning of cosmopolitanism and world citizenship in the history of Western political thought, and in the evolution of international politics since 1500. Providing an invaluable overview of earlier political thought, recent theoretical literature and current debates, this book also discusses recent developments in international politics and transnational protest. It will be of great interest to those specialising in political theory, International Relations and peace/conflict studies. It will also interest those already acting as global citizens.

The Political Theory of Global Citizenship (Routledge Innovations in Political Theory)

Social Sciences

Routledge

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the meaning of cosmopolitanism and world citizenship in the history of Western political thought, and in the evolution of international politics since 1500.Providing an invaluable overview of earlier political thought, recent theoretical literature and current debates, this book also discusses recent developments in international politics and transnational protest. It will be of great interest to those specialising in political theory, International Relations and peace/conflict studies. It will also interest those already acting as global citizens.

Authority and Democracy

This book debates the nature and functions of authority: it examines how far our inherited images of authority derive from an aristocratic and traditional order and considers which models of authority are still relevant in a democratic and rationalist society. It discusses the characteristics of the authority relationship, whether political authority differs from other kinds of authority, how authority relates to power and whether authority should be distinguished from the concept of legitimate rule.   The latter part of the book explores the relevance or irrelevance of authority in contemporary society. In particular it examines recent libertarian arguments for the rejection of all forms of authority and the special problems of creating and maintaining authority after revolution.  

Reference

This study focuses primarily on the nature of "direct action" in relation to contemporary movements, and considers the role of direct action methods in past campaigns for constitutional and social rights. Boycotts, sit-ins, obstructions, civil disobedience and other unconstitutional forms of protest are examined to see whether they necessarily lead to violence. The political conditions which encourage violence and the effects of various type of violent action are also discussed. The theoretical issues raised by direct action in a parliamentary system are also discussed.

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The Political Theory of Anarchism

Direct Action and Liberal Democracy

The political theory of anarchism (A Torchbook library edition)

Success and Failure in Arms Control Negotiations (SIPRI Monograph Series)

People Power and Political Change: Key Issues and Concepts

The Political Theory of Global Citizenship (Routledge Innovations in Political Theory)

The Political Theory of Global Citizenship (Routledge Innovations in Political Theory)

Authority and Democracy

Direct Action and Liberal Democracy

The Political Theory of Anarchism