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Revolution in Rojava: Democratic Autonomy and Women´s Liberation in Syrian Kurdistan
Michael Knapp
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Description for Revolution in Rojava: Democratic Autonomy and Women´s Liberation in Syrian Kurdistan
Paperback. The first full-length book of the unique and extraordinary political situation in Rojava, Syria Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 1FBS; 3JMG; HBJF1; HBLX; JFSJ1; JPWQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 138 x 216 x 24. Weight in Grams: 400.
A new kind of society is being built in Syria, but it's not one you would expect. Surrounded by deadly bands of ISIS and hostile Turkish forces, the people living in Syria's Rojava cantons are carving out one of the most radically progressive societies on the planet today. Western visitors have been astounded by the success of their project, a communally organised democracy which considers women's equality indispensable and rejects reactionary nationalist ideology whilst being fiercely anti-capitalist. The people of Rojava call their new system democratic confederalism. An implementation of the recent ideology of the imprisoned Kurdish ... Read more
A new kind of society is being built in Syria, but it's not one you would expect. Surrounded by deadly bands of ISIS and hostile Turkish forces, the people living in Syria's Rojava cantons are carving out one of the most radically progressive societies on the planet today. Western visitors have been astounded by the success of their project, a communally organised democracy which considers women's equality indispensable and rejects reactionary nationalist ideology whilst being fiercely anti-capitalist. The people of Rojava call their new system democratic confederalism. An implementation of the recent ideology of the imprisoned Kurdish ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Pluto Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Weight
400g
Number of Pages
320
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780745336596
SKU
V9780745336596
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About Michael Knapp
Michael Knapp is a historian of radical democracy, Cofounder of the Campaign Tatort Kurdistan and member of NavDem Berlin. His research focuses on the Kurdish issue and the construction of alternatives to capitalist modernity. His research has taken him to the Middle East, where he has studied the Kurdish Liberation Struggle and the PKK. Anja Flach is an enthnologist and ... Read more
Reviews for Revolution in Rojava: Democratic Autonomy and Women´s Liberation in Syrian Kurdistan
'Provides excellent background information about this important but little understood struggle'
The Monthly 'A comprehensive and readable guide to the complex situation. This hugely exciting and important book has wider lessons for feminists, ecosocialists and others who want to create an anti-capitalist alternative'
Green Left Weekly 'Gives a profound insight'
Firat News Agency 'A deeply insightful contribution ... Read more
The Monthly 'A comprehensive and readable guide to the complex situation. This hugely exciting and important book has wider lessons for feminists, ecosocialists and others who want to create an anti-capitalist alternative'
Green Left Weekly 'Gives a profound insight'
Firat News Agency 'A deeply insightful contribution ... Read more