The essential introduction to anarchist theory of the labor struggle.In 1937, under the shadow of risingauthoritarianism, and at the behest of Emma Goldman, Rudolf Rocker penned Anarcho-Syndicalismto champion the ideals of equality, voluntary cooperation, and mutual aid, which were fueling the Spanish Revolution and igniting resistance to capitalism the worldover. In this political masterpiece, Rocker offers a clear introduction toanarchist ideas; a history of the international workers movement; and anoutline of the syndicalist tactics of direct action, sabotage, and the generalstrike. This essential text rejects both capitalist exploitation and authoritarian state socialism, charting the way for a radical alternativeof freedom through solidarity.This edition includes a critical introduction byNicolas Walter.
