Hey, could you recommend any books/Essays etc for “beginners” in the movement. Especially concerning how communist/ anarchist societies work and were the difference is. I understand and agree when people tell me about anarchocommunism but I just dont seem to be able to explain it myself to others.. so i hope through reading i will be able to process and express it better. Thanks in advance!

anarchistcommunism:

Hi anon!

For general “beginners” reading I’d suggest the following:

For material focusing on anarcho-/libertarian communism I’d suggest:

“We are communists. But our communism is not that of the authoritarian school: it is anarchist communism, communism without government, free communism. It is a synthesis of the two chief aims pursued by humanity since the dawn of its history—economic freedom and political freedom.“ – Peter Kropotkin, Anarchist Communism: Its Basis and Principles

If others have more reading suggestions please contribute!

– J.

left-reminders:

Anarchists: *some of the most passionate and consistent advocates for power to the people, historically supporting strikes, unions, movements for gender and racial justice, mutual aid to struggling communities through food drives and direct action, and broader protests against concentrated power*

“Anarcho-capitalists”: *shout at working-class folks on the internet, calling them entitled snowflakes and telling them that animals practice capitalism so therefore it’s natural*