'A joyful rethinking of anarchism. Branson draws on a wealth of cutting-edge theory and the messiness of activism to illuminate new ways to transform society. The result is a practical guide to everyday revolutions. A real treasure'
Alex Prichard, author of 'Anarchism: A Very Short Introduction'
'A clever, inspiring and accessible book! Branson's brilliant method of weaving together our collective and individual lives alongside our most complex relationships with the many (eco) systems that we are part of is truly refreshing and ground-breaking. I feel that I and many other radicals have walked the edges of so many of these conversations that Branson has skilfully and necessarily busted open. I sure wish I had read this book years ago, but other than that, I will share it with everyone I know! And especially with anyone who has ever told me my ideas were impractical and pie in the sky naivety.
carla joy bergman, editor of 'Trust Kids' and co-author of 'Joyful Militancy'
'Scott Branson denaturalises property and hierarchy in every dimension of human life. Steeped in historical and archival knowledge of Black and queer proletarian feminisms and decolonial struggles against the state, 'Practical Anarchism' is a powerful guide to the collective manufacture of utopia now'
Sophie Lewis, author of 'Abolish the Family: A Manifesto for Care and Liberation'
'Scott Branson confidently weaves political theory into everyday practice to expose the affinities between anarchism and contemporary anti-oppression politics and closes the gap between imagined futures and their creation. 'Practical Anarchism' presents clear, astute critiques of work, school and the destruction of community in capitalism and serves as a handbook for liberation, both gently optimistic and intensely motivating'
Ruth Kinna, author of 'The Government of No One: The Theory and Practice of Anarchism'
'Anarchism's record as a political movement might be shaky. We have seen no large-scale, long-term anarchist society. Yet, anarchism's record as an ethical guideline stands tall. Time and time again, anarchists have been involved in improving social relationships, empowering dispossessed and marginalised communities, and supporting struggles on the right side of history. In this highly readable and passionate book, Scott Branson sheds a light on many examples of everyday anarchist engagement and its rich contribution to making the world a better place'
Gabriel Kuhn, author of 'Soccer vs. the State: Tackling Football and Radical Politics'
