Paradoxes of Utopia: Anarchist Culture and Politics in Buenos Aires, 1890-1910

By Juan Suriano

An engaging historical look at fin de siécle Buenos Aires that brings to life the vibrant culture behind one of the world's largest anarchist movements: the radical schools, newspapers, theaters, and social clubs that made revolution a way of life. Cultural history in the best sense, Paradoxes of Utopia explores how a revolutionary ideology was woven into the ordinary lives of tens of thousands of people, creating a complex tapestry of symbols, rituals, and daily practices that supported--and indeed created the possibility of--the Argentine labor movement. Juan Suriano is a professor of social history at the University of Buenos Aires.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 184935006X
• ISBN13: 9781849350068
• Release Date: August 2010
• Publisher: AK Press
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.4" x 7.9"