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*Written by the author of the global bestseller Empire*Two keys essays written in prison two decades apartTime for Revolution explores the burning issue of our times: is there still a place for resistance in a society utterly subsumed by capitalism?Written in prison two decades apart, these two essays reflect Antonio Negri's abiding interest in the philosophy of time and resistance. The first essay traces the fracture lines which force capitalist society into perpetual crisis. The second, written immediately after the global best-seller, Empire, develops the two key concepts of empire and multitude. Time for Revolution illuminates the course of Negri's thinking from the 1980s to Empire and beyond.Praise for Empire:"How often can it happen that a book is swept off the shelves until you can't find a copy in New York for love nor money?"--Observer"Whether presenting new concepts--like Empire and multitude--or urging revolution, it brims with confidence in its ideas."--New York Times"Empire presents a philosophical vision that some have greeted as the 'next big thing' in the field of the humanities."--Sunday Times"A sweeping neo-Marxist vision of the coming world order"--Foreign Affairs"A work of visionary intensity."--New Left ReviewPHILOSOPHY / POLITICS>
Synopsis
Written in prison two decades apart, these two essays reflect Antonio Negri's abiding interest in the philosophy of time and resistance. The first essay traces the fracture lines that force capitalist society into perpetual crisis. The second, written immediately after the global bestseller, Empire, develops the two key concepts of empire and multitude. <br/><br/>Time for Revolution explores the burning issue of our times: is there still a place for resistance in a society utterly subsumed by capitalism?>
Synopsis
*Written by the author of the global bestseller Empire*Two keys essays written in prison two decades apartTime for Revolution explores the burning issue of our times: is there still a place for resistance in a society utterly subsumed by capitalism?Written in prison two decades apart, these two essays reflect Antonio Negri's abiding interest in the philosophy of time and resistance. The first essay traces the fracture lines which force capitalist society into perpetual crisis. The second, written immediately after the global best-seller, Empire, develops the two key concepts of empire and multitude. Time for Revolution illuminates the course of Negri's thinking from the 1980s to Empire and beyond.Praise for Empire:"How often can it happen that a book is swept off the shelves until you can't find a copy in New York for love nor money?"--Observer"Whether presenting new concepts--like Empire and multitude--or urging revolution, it brims with confidence in its ideas."--New York Times"Empire presents a philosophical vision that some have greeted as the 'next big thing' in the field of the humanities."--Sunday Times"A sweeping neo-Marxist vision of the coming world order"--Foreign Affairs"A work of visionary intensity."--New Left ReviewPHILOSOPHY / POLITICS>
Synopsis
Antonio Negri wrote the two essays that comprise Time for Revolution while serving a prison sentence for alleged involvement with radical left-wing groups. Although the essays were written two decades apart, their concerns are the same: is there a place for resistance in a society utterly subsumed by capitalism? In the wake of the global crisis of capitalism heralded by the 2008 crash, the question has never been more relevant and Negri remains an insightful and passionate guide to any attempt to answer it.
About the Author
Antonio Negri is one of the most significant figures in contemporary political thought. He is the author of several works including The Savage Anomaly, Labor of Dionysus (co-authored with Michael Hardt), Insurgencies, and most recently, Empire, written with Michael Hardt.
Table of Contents
Acknowledgements \ Translator's Introduction \
I. The Constitution of Time \ Preamble \ 1. First Displacement: The Time of Subsumed Being \ 2. First Construction: Collective Time A \ 3. First Construction: Collective Time B \ 4. Second Construction: Productive Time A \ 5. Second Construction: Productive Time B \ 6. Third Construction: Constitutive Time A \ 7. Third Construction: Constitutive Time B \ 8. Second Displacement: The Time of the Revolution W \ 9. Third Displacement: The Time of the Revolution Y \ Afterword \
II. Kairòs, Alma Venus, Multitudo \ Introduction \ Kairòs \ Alma Venus \ Multitudo \ Notes \ Bibliography \ Index.