Most media traditionally denigrate anarchism, linking it to chaos and unrest, or simply ignore it as a phenomenon. However, this philosophical and political movement - from Occupy Wall Street to Pussy Riot, from Noam Chomsky to David Graeber - is more relevant today than ever. Contrary to popular belief, the diverse currents of anarchism have a clear self-identification, and together they are united by the desire for freedom and collective good without state intervention. Political philosophy professor Ruth Kinna creates a voluminous picture of the turbulent history of anarchism. Starting with such key events as the Paris Commune and the Haymarket Riot, she introduces the reader in detail to the main anarchist groups, thinkers and activists of the movement, showing their theoretical calculations and the variety of methods of struggle.