Description
PRIMITIVE FUTURE REVISITED
Book Summary
This revised and expanded edition recovers John Zerzan's central essay, a benchmark work within anarchist thought and the critique of civilization. The reader will find a deep analysis of the origin of domination and alienation, complemented by new texts that address contemporary malaise and current political resistances. A book that invites us to question the foundations of our society from a radical and provocative perspective.
What is it about?
Primitive Future Revisited brings together the essay of the same name by Zerzan, which argues that the origin of hierarchy, war, and human dissatisfaction is not inherent to our nature, but rather arises with the appearance of agriculture and domestication. Based on this thesis, the author proposes a radical critique of technology, work, and the State, advocating for a return to more autonomous ways of life in harmony with the environment. This edition incorporates previously unpublished essays that engage with the youth political movement and figures such as Derrick Jensen and Paul Theroux, updating the debate on primitivism and anarchist resistance in the 21st century.
Main themes
- Critique of civilization and the origin of social domination.
- Primitivist anarchism as a current of thought and political action.
- Technological alienation and its effects on daily life.
- Contemporary resistance and radical youth movements.
- Revision of the work of influential authors in radical ecology and cultural criticism.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at readers interested in political philosophy, anarchism, radical ecology, and social criticism. It is also very useful for students and academics seeking to understand primitivist currents and their influence on contemporary activism. It is essential reading for those who question the foundations of industrial civilization and are looking for theoretical and practical alternatives.
What this book offers
- An original and provocative perspective on the origin of inequality and alienation.
- Updated texts that connect primitivist thought with the youth political movements of the present.
- A well-founded critique of technology and progress as unquestionable myths.
- Conceptual tools for rethinking the relationship between nature, society, and freedom.
Technical specifications
- Author: Zerzan, John
- Publisher: Mandala Ediciones
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: Literary essays, Social and political philosophy, Anarchism
- Collection: Holistic Library
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: October 2022
- Number of pages: 298
- Weight: 362 g
Editorial review
Primitive Future Revisited recovers a fundamental text of primitivist anarchism, enriched with new materials that place it within the current political debate. John Zerzan's work maintains its ability to disturb and stimulate critical thinking, offering a dense yet accessible read for those looking for radical alternatives to the established order. A carefully crafted edition that expands the reach of a contemporary classic.