The Operating System Eric Laursen An Anarchist Theory of the Modern State AK The Operating System: An Anarchist Theory of the Modern State by Eric Laursen offers a provocative critique of contemporary governance, framing the state as a self-fulfilling mechanism that perpetuates oppression and environmental destruction. Published by AK Press, this paperback edition features a foreword by Maia Ramnath and provides a comprehensive history of the state while exploring paths toward liberation and anti-authoritarianism. The cover art features a striking green circuit-inspired design that reflects the book's central metaphor of the state as a pervasive software-like entity. Author: Eric Laursen Title: The Operating System Subtitle: An Anarchist Theory of the Modern State Publisher: AK Press Format: Paperback Genre: Political Science Topic: Anarchism Language: English Publication Year: 2021 ISBN: 9781849353878 Page Count: 300+ Binding: Softcover Cover Art: Graphic Circuit Design