For Reasons of State brings together a series of political essays written during the upheavals of the early 1970s. These writings dissect the Vietnam War, the wider conflicts in Laos and Cambodia, and the release of the Pentagon Papers, offering a rigorous, fact-based critique of American foreign policy.

The collection also explores civil disobedience, the role of universities in social movements, and provides an introduction to anarchist thought. Each essay blends philosophical reflection with concrete political realities, revealing the author’s skill in marrying abstract ideas with historical context.

Key Themes

• Analysis of the Vietnam and Cambodia conflicts
• Examination of the Pentagon Papers
• Reflections on civil disobedience and academic activism
• Foundations of anarchist theory

Reissued by New Press, this volume captures the intellectual intensity of its era and remains a vital resource for understanding the roots of modern political critique.

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