Autonomy: Capitalism, Class and Politics by David Eden


Series: Rethinking Political and International Theory
Hardcover: 283 pages
Publisher: Ashgate Pub Co (September 28, 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1409411745
ISBN-13: 978-1409411741



"Autonomy: Capital, Class and Politics" explores and critiques one of the most dynamic terrains of political theory sometimes referred to as 'Autonomist Marxism' or post-Operaismo. This theory shot to prominence with the publication of "Empire" by Hardt and Negri and has been associated with cutting edge developments in political and cultural practice; yet there exists no work that critically examines it in its contemporary breadth. Taking three divergent manifestations of Autonomist Marxism found in the works of Antonio Negri and Paul Virno, the "Midnight Notes Collective" and John Holloway, David Eden examines how each approach questions the nature of class and contemporary capitalism and how they extrapolate politics. Not only is such juxtaposition both fruitful and unprecedented but Eden then constructs critiques of each approach and draws out deeper common concerns. Suggesting a novel rethinking of emancipatory praxis, this book provides a much needed insight into the current tensions and clashes within society and politics.