Mutual Aid: A Factor of Evolution by Peter Kropotkin (English) Paperback Book

Description: Mutual Aid by Peter Kropotkin In a work of stunning and well-reasoned scholarship, a famous anarchist posits that the most effective human and animal communities are essentially cooperative, rather than competitive. A powerful counterpoint to the tenets of Social Darwinism. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In this cornerstone of modern liberal social theory, Peter Kropotkin states that the most effective human and animal communities are essentially cooperative, rather than competitive. Kropotkin based this classic on his observations of natural phenomena and history, forming a work of stunning and well-reasoned scholarship. Essential to the understanding of human evolution as well as social organisation, it offers a powerful counterpoint to the tenets of Social Darwinism. It also cites persuasive evidence of human natures innate compatibility with anarchist society. "Kropotkins basic argument is correct," noted evolutionary biologist Stephen Jay Gould. "Struggle does occur in many modes, and some lead to cooperation among members of a species as the best pathway to advantage for individuals." Anthropologist Ashley Montagu declared that "Mutual Aid will never be any more out of date than will the Declaration of Independence. New facts may increasingly become available, but we can already see that they will serve largely to support Kropotkins conclusion that in the ethical progress of man, mutual support - not mutual struggle - has had the leading part." Physician and author Alex Comfort asserted that "Kropotkin profoundly influenced human biology by his theory of Mutual Aid. . . . He was one of the first systematic students of animal communities, and may be regarded as the founder of modern social ecology." Author Biography Prince Pyotr Alexeyevich Kropotkin (1842 - 1921) was a Russian philosopher, economist, writer, scientist, evolutionary theorist, geographer and one of the worlds best-known anarcho-communists. He wrote many other books, pamphlets and articles, including The Conquest of Bread and Fields, Factories and Workshops. Table of Contents Preface to the 1914 Edition Introduction I.-II. Mutual Aid Among Animals III. Mutual Aid Among Savages IV. Mutual Aid Among the Barbarians V.-VI. Mutual Aid in the Mediaeval City VII.-VIII. Mutual Aid Amongst Ourselves Conclusion Appendix A I. Swarms of Butterflies, Dragon-flies, etc. II. The Ants III. Nesting Associations IV. Sociability of Animals V. Checks to Over-Multiplication VI. Adaptations to Avoid Competition VII. The Origin of the Family VIII. Destruction of Private Property on the Grave IX. The "Undivided Family" X. The Origin of the Guilds XI. The Market and the Mediaeval City XII. Mutual-Aid Arrangements in the Villages of Netherlands at the Present Day Appendix B The Struggle for Existence in Human Society by Thomas H. Huxley Index Long Description In a work of stunning and well-reasoned scholarship, a famous anarchist posits that the most effective human and animal communities are essentially cooperative, rather than competitive. Essential to the understanding of human evolution as well as social organization, this book offers a powerful counterpoint to the tenets of Social Darwinism. Details ISBN0486449130 Short Title MUTUAL AID Series Dover Books on History, Political and Social Science Language English ISBN-10 0486449130 ISBN-13 9780486449135 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 302.14 Year 2006 Imprint Dover Publications Inc. Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Subtitle A Factor of Evolution DOI 10.1604/9780486449135 UK Release Date 2006-04-01 AU Release Date 2006-04-01 NZ Release Date 2006-04-01 Author Peter Kropotkin Pages 336 Publisher Dover Publications Inc. Audience General Publication Date 2006-05-26 US Release Date 2006-05-26 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:78229220;

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