Robert Busby Knihy

The three years covered by this anthology represent the only time in Mikhail Bakunin’s life when he was able to concentrate on his work and sustain a consistent output of speeches and writings. Only one of these texts has appeared before in an unabridged English translation. All dating from the period of Bakunin’s propaganda on behalf of the First International, they thus belong to a period central to Bakunin’s anarchism and mark the height of his influence during his lifetime.Robert M. Cutler’s introduction traces the development of selected themes in Bakunin’s pre-anarchist thought--beginning with his acquaintanceship with German idealist philosophy-- through his anarchist period. In this way it reconstructs Bakunin’s concept of the role of the International in the revolutionary movement and provides a new interpretation of his theory and practice of revolutionary organization. The chronology and annotated bibliography make this collection an ideal introduction to Bakunin and a useful reference work for specialists.

Focusing on the management of scandal allegations in contemporary U.S. politics, this book explores the evolving perceptions of scandal's impact on political credibility. It highlights significant federal and state scandals, particularly sex scandals, and examines the damage limitation strategies employed by politicians to mitigate declines in their standing. By analyzing these strategies and their effectiveness, the book suggests that scandals may now be viewed as temporary setbacks rather than definitive ends to political careers.