Anarchy
Cage, John.
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Anarchy
by Cage, John.
Published
2001
Publisher
Wesleyan University Press
Pages
81
ISBN-10
0819564664
Description
""That government governs best which governs not at all; and when men are prepared for it, that will be the kind of government which they will have." This quote from Henry David Thoreau's Essay on Civil Disobedience is one of thirty quotations from which John Cage created Anarchy, a book-length lecture comprising twenty mesostic poems. Composed with the aid of a computer program to simulate the coin toss of the I Ching, Anarchy draws on the writings of many serious anarchists including Emma Goldman, Peter Kropotkin, and Mario Malatesta, not so much making arguments for anarchism as "brushing information against information," giving the very words new combinations that de-familiarize and re-energize them. Now widely available for the first time, Anarchy marks the culmination of Cage's work as a poet, composer and as a thinker about contemporary society."--BOOK JACKET.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Anarchy?
This edition of Anarchy has approximately 81 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Anarchy?
For most readers, Anarchy typically takes between 1h 41m and 1h 8m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 20,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 1h 21m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 3 days • Estimated word count: 20,250 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Anarchy?
The estimated word count for Anarchy is approximately 20,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Anarchy?
Anarchy was written by Cage, John..
When was Anarchy published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2001. The original work may have been published on a different date.