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 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.

Genres: History, Politics, Nonfiction, Cities

288 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2001

Reviews

[Chuck · Rating 5 out of 5]

I translated this.

[Allison Bakalars · Rating 3 out of 5]

I thought it was good but not as good as in defiance of boundaries.

[Dreamersemporium]

new

[Alf Bojórquez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Este es el mejor libro sobre anarquismo en América Latina. En español lo editó Manantial en Buenos Aires, se titula Anarquistas. Cultura y política libertaria en Buenos Aires, 1890-1910. En él vemos la forma de vida de los radicales de hace un siglo, los temas que les preocupaban, las formas de organización, la construcción colectivo de un futuro y sus adelantos en la vida cotidiana. Un texto realmente inspirador y maravilloso comprender los momentos más lúcidos de un movimiento de masas realmente comprometido lejos y fuera del partidismo, el centralismo y el liderazgo chafa.