A Living Revolution: Anarchism in the Kibbutz Movement

by James Horrox

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InA Living Revolution, James Horrox explores the foundations of the kibbutz movement, providing a detailed look at its early economic, social, and political organization. Based on newly translated letters, diaries, and essays by key figures,A Living Revolution uncovers a deep, explicitly anarchist strain running through the movement. This book illuminates a neglected aspect of Jewish history, taking serious issue with Marxists and other historians who see the kibbutzim primarily as show more progenitors of the Israeli State. It depicts anarchism as both an inspiring utopian ideology and a viable social practice. James Horrox is a regular contributor to London'sFreedom newspaper and numerous alternative publications. show less

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Horrox does a great job providing a detailed overview of the anarchist and left-Marxist influences on the early kibbutz system in Israel. I came away feeling like I had a good understanding of the ideological influences of anarchism and left-Marxism on the kibbutz as well as how they were and are organized. Would have liked to read more about radical culture inside the kibbutz - for example, gender and race relations. Also missing is a discussion about the relationship anarchist Jewish settlers had with Palestinians and their thoughts on colonization. Otherwise a great book, would recommend!

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History, Nonfiction, General Nonfiction
DDC/MDS
956History & geographyHistory of AsiaMiddle East Asia: Turkey, Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Israel, Jordan
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HX742.2 .A3 .H67Social sciencesSocialism. Communism. AnarchismSocialism. Communism. Anarchism
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