Contemporary Anarchist Studies Books in Order

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The Contemporary Anarchist Studies series, authored by Nathan J. Jun and published between 2011 and 2016, explores various dimensions of anarchist thought and practice through scholarly analysis. Each volume examines themes such as resistance to state power, ethical foundations of anarchism, and the intersection of anarchism with religion, politics, and culture. The series engages with both historical and contemporary movements, offering theoretical frameworks and case studies that highlight the diversity and complexity of anarchist traditions.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of Anarchism and Political Modernity

    Anarchism and Political Modernity

    2011 · Nathan J. Jun

    This volume in the Contemporary Anarchist Studies series offers a new philosophical engagement with anarchism and contests a number of positions…

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  2. Cover of Daoism and Anarchism

    Daoism and Anarchism

    2012 · John A. Rapp

    This volume in the Contemporary Anarchist Studies series examines anti-statist critiques in ancient and modern China, arguing China does not have an…

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  3. Cover of The Impossible Community

    The Impossible Community

    2013 · John P. Clark

    The Impossible Community addresses a moment of crisis as social and ecological disasters approach, and the Left struggles to respond while the Right…

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  4. Cover of Angelic Troublemakers

    Angelic Troublemakers

    2014 · Anthony Terrance Wiley

    Angelic Troublemakers is the first detailed account of how religious ethics, political philosophy, and the anarchist spirit come together. The book…

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  5. Cover of Anarchy in Athens

    Anarchy in Athens

    2016 · Nicholas Apoifis

    Anarchy in Athens is a study based on extensive ethnographic fieldwork among Athenian anarchists and anti-authoritarians. The book examines a…

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Contemporary Anarchist Studies books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “Anarchism and Political Modernity”. Start with “Anarchism and Political Modernity.”

How many books are in the Contemporary Anarchist Studies series?

We list 5 books by Nathan J. Jun , published between 2011–2016.

Where can I buy the Contemporary Anarchist Studies books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.