The politics of attack : communiqués and insurrectionary violence / Michael Loadenthal.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Loadenthal, Michael, author.

Series:

Contemporary anarchist studies (Manchester, England)

Contemporary anarchist studies

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Anarchism--History.

Anarchism.

Revolutions--History.

Revolutions.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xi, 263 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).

Place of Publication:

Manchester : Manchester University Press, 2017.

Language Note:

In English.

Summary:

Since the early 2000s, global, underground networks of insurrectionary anarchists have carried out thousands of acts of political violence. This book is an exploration of the ideas, strategies, and history of these political actors that engage in a confrontation with the oppressive powers of the state and capital. The vast majority of these attacks have been claimed via online communiqués through anonymous monikers such as the Informal Anarchist Federation (FAI). The emphasis of the insurrectionary, nihilist-infused anarchism is on creating war-like conditions for opposing capitalism, the state, and that which perpetuates structural violence (e.g. racism, poverty, speciesism, gender roles). To connect the various configurations of post-millennial, insurrectionary resistance, the book explores explore three of its most identifiable components, the FAI, Conspiracy of Cells of Fire (CCF), and emergent networks in Mexico. In his discussion of guerrilla warfare and terrorism, conflict theorist Richard Rubenstein points to a two-stage understanding advocated by Vietnamese leader and military strategist General Vo Nguyen Giap. The book also examines the strategy of Blanquism, the contribution of "classical anarchists," the influence of theorists such as Tiqqun and The Invisible Committee. It seeks to construct the basis for an insurrectionary framework based around a shared politic. The feminist methodology and ethic of research adds a great deal, including a reading of identity politics, standpoint theory, action-orientated research, and embedded, emotive and sincere participatory involvement. The design and methodological intent of the book is to embrace a "militant" form of inquiry which is counter to the project of securitization.

Contents:

1. Concerning method and the study of political violence

2. Insurrection as history from Guy Fawkes to black blocs

3. Insurrection as a post-millennial, clandestine, network of cells

4. Insurrection as warfare, terrorism and revolutionary design

5. Insurrection as theory, text, and strategy

6. Insurrection as values-driven theory and action

7. Insurrection as anti-securitization communication

References

Index.

Notes:

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 10 Jul 2026).

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781526114457

1526114453

9781526128454

1526128454

9781526128133

1526128136

OCLC:

1021245416