Author: Iain McKay
Edition: pb
ISBN: 9781902593906
Publisher: AK Press
Release Date: 22007-04-01
Pages: 700+

Description:
The bible of anarchism! This exhaustive volume, the first of two, seeks to provide answers for the curious and critical about anarchist theory, history, and practice. More a reference volume than a primer, An Anarchist FAQ eschews curt answers and engages with questions in a thorough, matter-of-fact style.

Having been an internet staple for over a decade, we are proud to offer this solicitously edited print version. AFAQ's oversized and affordable format (topping out at over 700 pages) will ensure it a place on every shelf, where it will be referenced again and again.

FAQ stands for 'Frequently Asked Questions'. Iain McKay's "An Anarchist FAQ" is a 700-page compendium packed with descriptive information on every aspect of the political concept of anarchy. Beginning with an extensive explanation of the term, McKay goes on to explain why anarchist oppose the current political system with its authority, hierarch, capitalism based private property constructs, and the continued existence of class systems within modern society. "An Anarchist FAQ" then addresses the commonly held myths of capitalist economics, the effects of statism and capitalism upon the society, anarchist perspectives on environmental and ecological issues, as wells as 'anarcho' (capitalism as a form of anarchism). Of special note is an appendix addressing the symbols of anarchy. "An Anarchist FAQ" is an impressively thorough and 'reader friendly' body of work which is very highly recommended for personal, community, and academic library Political Science reference collections and supplemental reading lists.

Table of Contents
Section A: What is Anarchism
Section B: Why are anarchists against the current system?
Section C: What are the myths of capitalist economics?
Section D: How does statism and capitalism affect society?
Section E: What do anarchists think about ecological problems?
Section F: Is "anarcho"-capitalism a form of anarchism?
Appendix: The Symbols of Anarchy