Anarchism and Other Essays

Anarchism and Other Essays (1910) is a collection of essays by Emma Goldman. Hippolyte Havell contributed a short biography of Goldman to the compilation. These articles outline Goldmans anarchist views on a range of topics including the oppression of women. Traffic and Women has attracted much attention from feminist scholars since the books publication.Emma Goldman published the first issue of Mother Earth in March 1906. Mother Earth was her first experience of editing and publishing a political newspaper. Goldman supported the novel with an extensive tour of the United States. Goldmans tour manager and Loves partner Ben Reitman suggested that he change his course for publication. The collection received positive reviews from critics upon release. Reviewers generally criticized Goldmans refusal to criticize political violence but recommended the book to readers interested in social issues. It was mentioned in womens discussions of marriage sex and prostitution for a century after its publication.