Mutual Aid A Factor of Evolution

Name : Mutual Aid A Factor of Evolution

Author : P. Kropotkin

Book Format : Paperback

Genre : Reference

ISBN : 9788121270298

Language : English

Pages : 301-400 Pages

Publish Year : 2023

Publisher : Gyan Publishing House

About The Book : Mutual Aid: A Factor of Evolution, a collection of anthropological essays by Russian naturalist and anarchist philosopher Peter Kropotkin, challenges social Darwinism and Rousseau's ideas, advocating for the pragmatic benefits of mutual cooperation in human and animal societies. Written between 1890 and 1896, the essays cover various historical and contemporary contexts, emphasizing the role of mutual aid in survival. Kropotkin critiques the State for undermining mutual aid institutions and presents a scientific basis for anarchist communism. The work, considered foundational in anarchist thought, explores cooperation's significance in the animal kingdom, early societies, guilds, and 19th- movements. About The Author: Pyotr Kropotkin (1842–1921), a Russian anarchist and geographer, advocated for decentralized communist societies based on voluntary cooperation. He served as a military officer in Siberia and participated in geological expeditions. Kropotkin returned after the Russian Revolution His notable works include "The Conquest of Bread" and "Mutual Aid: A Factor of Evolution." The Title 'Mutual Aid A Factor of Evolution written/authored/edited by P. Kropotkin', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9788121270298 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of . 372 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This

Country of Origin : India