The Shock Doctrine of the Left

ISBN-13: 9781509528554 / Angielski / Miękka / 2018 / 140 str.

Graham Jones

Opis

Shocks, from natural disasters to military catastrophes, have been exploited for years by the state to impose privatisation, cuts and rampant free markets on us. This book argues that the Left can turn this on its head by using those same moments of chaos and some of our own to achieve emancipation.

Recenzje

"The Shock Doctrine of the Left presents a captivating and disarmingly accessible reflection on strategy for the left today. With a unique ability to synthesize what are often divisively opposed positions, this illuminating book is a must-read for anyone wondering how to build power." Nick Srnicek, author of Inventing the Future "This is a forceful, concise and accessible guide to multi-scalar organizing. It balances original theoretical insights with practical political acumen and deserves the widest possible audience." Helen Hester, University of West London

Spis treści

• Contents
• Preface
• Introduction
• 1. The Body Model
• 2. Smashing
• 3. Buildling
• 4. Healing
• 5. Taming
• 6. The Meta–strategy
• Bibliography

O autorze

Graham Jones is a social movement activist who has been involved in a range of grassroots campaigns and educational initiatives, such as the Radical Think Tank, the Future Society Forum, and Radical Housing Network. He is a hairdresser by profession.