Anarcho-syndicalism in the 20th Century
Author | : Vadim Dam§e |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 233 |
Release | : 2009 |
ISBN-10 | : 0973782765 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780973782769 |
Rating | : 4/5 (65 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Anarcho-syndicalism, a theory and practice of working class revolution, was developed not by scholars working in libraries but by the workers themselves. The anarcho-syndicalist movement of the 20th century extended to all the industrialized countries of the world and even agricultural regions. This was not a fringe phenomenon but involved millions of workers. Mainstream labor unions and social-democratic parties have become increasingly powerless to protect the gains of workers. In this situation, anarcho-syndicalism--the revolutionary, non-authoritarian alternative to reformism--is again on the agenda. This critical study of anarcho-syndicalism in the last century reveals a history of struggle which has often been neglected but holds many valuable lessons for the present.