Anarchism and Health by Ryan Essex
What if hierarchy and bureaucracy had no place in health care? What if health knowledge were truly open to all? What if health were something we could organise freely, collectively and as equals? When we think about health, we often do so under certain constraints shaped by structures of power. Anarchism and Health invites us to imagine otherwise. It explores how our understanding of health can shift when we challenge and subvert the influence of the State, capitalism, racism, colonialism, imperialism, genderism, transphobia and other intertwined forms of domination. Covering key debates on the organisation of health care systems as well as issues such as abortion, DIY health and mutual aid during the COVID-19 pandemic, this book deepens the connection between anarchist thought and health. It demonstrates how we should act now, in the deeply imperfect present, so we can care for one another and work towards these ideals. Drawing on examples from across the Global North and opening pathways for further research worldwide, Anarchism and Health is an essential resource for academics, practitioners and anyone questioning how we might build a more equal and liberated form of health.
Dr Ryan Essex is a Research Fellow at the George Institute for Global Health. He is the author of “The Healthcare Community and Australian Immigration Detention: The Case for Non-Violent Resistance” (Palgrave Macmillan) and lead editor of “Resistance, Activism and Health” (OUP, forthcoming). Over the last decade he has developed an extensive body of work that has explored protest, activism and how anarchism could be applied to the many challenges we face in relation to health and wellbeing.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781350598416 |
| ISBN 10 | 1350598410 |
| Title | Anarchism and Health |
| Author | Ryan Essex |
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| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing Plc |
| Year published | 2026-09-03 |
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