The Squatters' Movement in Europe: Commons and Autonomy as Alternatives to Capitalism

by Anonymous (Editor)

The Squatters' Movement in Europe is the first definitive guide to squatting as an alternative to capitalism. It offers a unique insider's view on the movement – its ideals, actions and ways of life. At a time of growing crisis in Europe of high unemployment, dwindling social housing and declining living standards squatting has become an increasingly popular option.

The book is written by an activist-scholar collective, of which all members have direct experience of squatting and many are still squatters today. There are contributions from Holland, Spain, the USA, France, Italy, Germany, Switzerland and the UK.

In an age of austerity and precarity this book contributes with in-depth reflections and practical examples of what has been achieved by this resilient social movement, which holds lessons for policy makers, activists and academics alike.

288 pages, Paperback

First published May 20, 2014

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Reviews

[Bagumbas · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this a few years ago and it was a really good introduction into the world of squatting studies. My activist self found it interesting enough but my academic self was all over it, it can be so hard to find good academic writing that is understandable and clearly based in lived experience. As always the quality of chapters can vary, for me the standout is 'Squatting and diversity: gender and patriarchy in berlin, madrid and barcelona' by Azozomox - bagumbas

[River · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is a collection of essays on different topics pertaining to squatting, so naturally the content varies quite a bit. Some of the essays are good while others drag quite a lot. I much preferred the Squatting Europe Kollective's other book "Squatting in Europe".