| A Living Revolution: Anarchism in the Kibbutz Movement Contributor(s): Horrox, James (Author), Gordon, Uri (Introduction by) |
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ISBN: 1904859925 ISBN-13: 9781904859925 Publisher: AK Press OUR PRICE: $16.16 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2009 Annotation: In A Living Revolution, James Horrox explores the foundations of the kibbutz movement, providing a detailed look at its early economic, social, and political organization. Based on newly translated letters, diaries, and essays by key figures, A Living Revolution uncovers a deep, explicitly anarchist strain running through the movement. This book illuminates a neglected aspect of Jewish history, taking serious issue with Marxists and other historians who see the kibbutzim primarily as progenitors of the Israeli State. It depicts anarchism as both an inspiring utopian ideology and a viable social practice. James Horrox is a regular contributor to London's Freedom newspaper and numerous alternative publications. |
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| BISAC Categories: - History | Jewish - General - Political Science | Political Ideologies - Anarchism - History | Middle East - Israel & Palestine |
| Dewey: 307.776 |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 5.5" W x 8.4" (0.55 lbs) 250 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Jewish |
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| Publisher Description: In A Living Revolution, James Horrox explores the foundations of the kibbutz movement, providing a detailed look at its early economic, social, and political organization. Based on newly translated letters, diaries, and essays by key figures, A Living Revolution uncovers a deep, explicitly anarchist strain running through the movement. This book illuminates a neglected aspect of Jewish history, taking serious issue with Marxists and other historians who see the kibbutzim primarily as progenitors of the Israeli State. It depicts anarchism as both an inspiring utopian ideology and a viable social practice. James Horrox is a regular contributor to London's Freedom newspaper and numerous alternative publications. |