Riot. Strike. Riot: The New Era of Uprisings

Riots have become a common form of protest in recent years, reflecting the struggle of people against state and capital. Joshua Clover's book offers a new understanding of this present moment and its historical roots, connecting riots to the upheavals of a sclerotic economy in a state of moral collapse.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 11 June 2019
Publisher: Verso Books

The streets have become the battleground for a clash between people and the state, as well as capital, resulting in a surge of riots across the world. In this complex and ever-evolving moment, award-winning poet and scholar Joshua Clover provides a fresh perspective on our current situation and its historical roots.

While rioting was a prominent form of protest during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, it was eventually replaced by the era of the glorious strike and labor protests that characterized the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. However, in recent decades, we have witnessed a resurgence of strikes, albeit with a new twist due to the interplay of race and class.

From the 1970s onwards, we have seen a revival of strikes, which have evolved to address the changing dynamics of our society. These protests have ranged from early wage demands to more recent social justice campaigns pursued through occupations and blockades. Clover skillfully connects these protests to the upheavals of a sclerotic economy in a state of moral collapse.

Riot. Strike. Riot is a comprehensive and thought-provoking exploration of politics and theory, offering a deep understanding of the ongoing struggles and challenges facing our world.

Weight: 266g
Dimension: 198 x 128 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781784780623