Welcome to The New
Formulation: an Anti-Authoritarian Review of
Books. This biannual journal contains
comparative book reviews examining the value of
recent publications to the development of a
contemporary anarchist theory and
politics.
The purpose of this
journal is to help clarify the distinctness of an
anarchist approach to social affairs, to provide a
forum for the integration of new works and insights
into the anarchist project, and to give authors
struggling to redefine the tradition a setting in
which to share their research and
reflections.
Although the
anarchist movement is currently enjoying a renewed
influence on social movements and political life
generally, there is a compelling need to clarify
the principles, goals, and strategies that
constitute the anarchist perspective. This is a
precondition of the movement’s ability to
become genuinely revolutionary and we hope this
journal, and other sympathetic projects, can help
facilitate this clarification.
Contributions are welcome. All book reviews
must examine the failings and virtues of books for a contemporary
anarchist theory and politics. Anarchism is understood here as a doctrine
seeking the abolition of capitalism, the nation-state, and hierarchy
generally, and the creation of a cooperative economy, a decentralized
confederation of communes or municipalities, and a culture of liberation.
The deadline for the next issue is September 1, 2003.
Each review must
treat at least two books and one must have been
published in the previous two years. In some cases,
reviews of works in other media (such as film) will
be accepted.
Subscriptions are $7
in the United States and $10 elsewhere. Please make
checks payable to Charles
Morse.
The New Formulation
is edited by Chuck
Morse