Benedict Anderson
Benedict Anderson is Aaron L. Binenkorp Professor of International Studies Emeritus at Cornell University. He is editor of the journal Indonesia and author of Java in a Time of Revolution, The Spectre of Comparisons: Nationalism, Southeast Asia, and the World and Imagined Communities.Blog
"A bullet from an anarchist’s pistol changed global politics"
In an article on anarchism for American Interest entitled "The State of Statelessness," Henry Farrell writes at length on Benedict Anderson's Under Three Flags: Anarchism and the Anti-Colonial Imagination—a book with "important lessons to offer."
Subverting the Big Society
During the student protests and occupation of Conservative party HQ a witty line doing the rounds on Twitter was, 'A problem for the Tories as the big society all turn up at once.'
Writing collectively for the Guardian, the Anarchist Studies Network develop the theme of making the 'big society' into something quite different from the intentions of its progenitors.
Books
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Under Three Flags
The origins of nationalism and anti-globalization are traced by the bestselling author of Imagined Communities.
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Imagined Communities
The definitive, bestselling book on the origins and development of nationalism.
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The Spectre of Comparisons
How nationalism has shaped the political and cultural landscape of Southeast Asia.
Discussions
Discussions occur on book pages throughout the site. The most recent discussions about the works of Benedict Anderson are listed below.
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Is there an anarchist program?
Professor Henry Farrell reviewed Under Three Flags and James Scott's newest book which can be read at: http://www.the-american-interest.com/article-bd.cfm?piece=916. While he raises some interesting questions, he summarizes anarchism too briefly to yield his conclusion that it has taken a good turn since the late 19th century by renouncing "violence" and accepting the fact that states are here to stay. Hence, states should not be overthrown in favor of statelessness. He does note anarchism is an vibrant ideology and its activists are important for building networks, developing solidarities and raising consciousness. I don't think that most anarchists would agree with his conclusions but I would very much like to see their responses to his suggestions!