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Rudiff Rocker’s *Anarcho-Syndicalism: Theory and Practice* offers a detailed examination of this influential 20th-century political theory. The book explores the core principles of anarcho-syndicalism, particularly its focus on labor organizing and worker control as pathways to social revolution. It provides insight into the strategies developed by syndicates during the 1917–1936 International Anarchist Congress.
This work remains valuable for students and scholars interested in Marxist thought, left-wing political history, and the development of radical labor movements.
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When was Rudolf Rocker's Anarcho-Syndicalism: Theory and Practice written?
Rocker wrote the work in the late 1930s, and the original English publication is generally dated 1938. Its arguments were shaped by the rise of authoritarianism and the Spanish Revolution.
What does Rocker mean by anarcho-syndicalism?
The book presents trade unions as both vehicles for immediate workplace struggle and foundations for worker-controlled society. It emphasizes voluntary cooperation, direct action, mutual aid, and opposition to authoritarian state socialism.
Does the book discuss strikes and sabotage?
Yes, Rocker examines direct action, sabotage, and the general strike as syndicalist tactics. The discussion is political and historical, connected to the labor movements of Europe rather than being a practical workplace manual.
How is this book connected to Emma Goldman?
The work was written at Emma Goldman's request during a period when anarchist ideas were being debated against fascism and state communism. Modern editions, including the AK Press edition, often add introductions that place Rocker's argument in historical context.
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