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Ruth Kinna

b. 1961

British political scientist (born 1961)

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About Ruth Kinna

Born 1961. Ruth Kinna is a British philosopher, university teacher, political scientist, writer, journalist and historian.

Ruth Ellen Kinna (born March 1961) is a British historian and theorist of anarchism. She is Professor of Political Philosophy in the Department of Politics, History and International Relations of Loughborough University. She is also one of the two co-editors of the journal Anarchist Studies.

Kinna holds a BA in history and politics from Queen Mary University of London and a D.Phil in politics from the University of Oxford on Kropotkin's theory of mutual aid. She joined Loughborough University in 1992,

She has written and co-written many articles, books and contributions to books; also she has edited and co-edited several books on the history and theory of anarchism.

Publications Articles

(With Alex Prichard) (With Alex Pritchard and Thomas Swann)

(With José A. Gutiérrez)

Chapters (With Alex Pritchard)

Books

(With Colin Harper) (With Alex Pritchard, Thomas Swann and Seeds for Change) (With Colin Ward) (With Peter Kropotkin)

Editorships

(With Alex Pritchard, Saku Pinta and David Berry) (With Uri Gordon) (With Laurence Davis)

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Born
1961
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Nationality
Education
University of Oxford, University of London
Employers
Loughborough University
Also known as
Ruth Ellen Kinna, R. E. Kinna, R.E. Kinna

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Who is Ruth Kinna?

British political scientist (born 1961)

When was Ruth Kinna born?

Ruth Kinna was born in 1961.

What is Ruth Kinna's occupation?

Ruth Kinna is a philosopher, university teacher, political scientist, writer, journalist and historian.

What nationality is Ruth Kinna?

Ruth Kinna is British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ruth Kinna

· Wikidata: Q64474

· DBpedia: Ruth Kinna

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