Join in the upcoming meetings of the NYMAA Reading Group!

*Note NEW later WEDNESDAY MEETINGS starting Oct. 29 at 7:30 p.m.*

And continue the discussion or recommend readings on our blog: anarchistreadinggroup.wordpress.com

Thursday, September 25, 6:30 p.m.:

A Decade of Anarchy: 1961-1970, edited by Colin Ward

This rich collection gathers the best of the most influential British anarchist journal of the 1960s, including pieces by Paul Goodman, Colin Ward, Alex Comfort, and others on topics such as direct action, work, education, deviance, and the environment.

(*facilitator needed for this discussion -- email wakeupanddream [at] gmail [dot] com if you're interested)

Location: Earth Matters Cafe, 177 Ludlow St. just below Houston. F Train to 2nd Ave., JMZ Trains to Essex/Delancey St.

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Wednesday, Oct. 29, 7:30 p.m.:

The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene

Greene's bestseller distills Machiavellian lessons in deceit, manipulation, and intimidation, and has become a big hit among corporate climbers and hip-hop stars alike. Among the book's 48 laws, illustrated with examples from statecraft, war, business, and other forms of con-artistry: "Court Attention at all Cost; Conceal Your Intentions; Appeal to People's Self-Interest; Concentrate Your Forces; Keep Others in Suspended Terror; Isolation is Dangerous; Play to People's Fantasies; Strike the Shepherd and the Sheep will Scatter; Assume Formlessness."

Can an anti-power "reverse reading" of this creepy book give us clearer insight into the methods of control employed by governments and corporations? Can it prepare us to neutralize power-tripping in anarchist groups? Are there lessons here for anarchists about the kinds of power we want to create?

If you don't have time to read the whole book, feel free to check out the mini online version and join in the discussion: http://www2.tech.purdue.edu/cg/Courses/cgt411/covey/48_laws_of_power.htm

Location: Earth Matters Cafe, 177 Ludlow St. just below Houston. F Train to 2nd Ave., JMZ Trains to Essex/Delancey St.

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All are welcome! You don't have to be in the New York Metro Alliance of Anarchists to take part.

Join the NYMAA Reading Group e-mail list by sending an email to nymaa-reading-subscribe@lists.riseup.net

And continue the discussion, or recommend readings at anarchistreadinggroup.wordpress.com

The NYMAA Reading Group is open to all those interested in studying anarchism -- while some participants have read widely in anarchist theory and history, no prior knowledge of anarchism is expected. We have been meeting monthly since December '06 and select readings collectively.