The rise of the anti-globalization movement has led to a renewed interest in anarchism, but many are still unsure what the anarchists stand for. This title goes right to the heart of the anarchist ideology, explaining the influences that have shaped organised civil unrest in a number of countries.

The Bloomsbury Companion to Anarchism is a comprehensive reference work to support research in anarchism.

The book considers the different approaches to anarchism as an ideology and explains the development of anarchist studies from the early twentieth century to the present day. It is unique in that it highlights the relationship between theory and practice, pays special attention to methodology, presents non-English works, key terms and concepts, and discusses new directions for the field. Focusing on the contemporary movement, the work outlines significant shifts in the study of...

This sympathetic critical analysis corrects some popular myths about Kropotkin's thought, highlights the important and unique contribution he made to the history of socialist ideas and sheds new light on the nature of anarchist ideology.