On Anarchism is an essential introduction to the Noam Chomsky's political theory On Anarchism sheds a much needed light on the foundations of Chomsky's thought specifically his constant questioning of the legitimacy of entrenched power The book gathers his essays & interviews to provide a short accessible introduction to his distinctively optimistic brand of anarchism Refuting the notion of anarchism as a fixed idea & disputing the traditional fault lines between anarchism & socialism this is a book sure to challenge provoke & inspire Profoundly relevant to our times it is a touchstone for political activists & anyone interested in deepening their understanding of anarchism or of Chomsky's thought' Arguably the most important intellectual alive' New York Times Noam Chomsky is the author of numerous bestselling & influential political books including Hegemony or Survival Failed States Interventions What We Say Goes Hopes & Prospects Gaza in Crisis Making the Future & Occupy Nathan Schneider is the author of Thank You Anarchy Notes from the Occupy Apocalypse & God in Proof The Story of a Search from the Ancients to the Internet