Livia K. Stone

Livia K. Stone, an Associate Professor of Anthropology at Illinois State University, dives deep into the history of autogestion, challenging the notion that it originated in 1950s Yugoslavia. She reveals its roots in the Algerian independence movement of the 1960s and discusses how autogestion evolved from a workers' focus to include diverse revolutionary identities. Stone also highlights key figures in its promotion and examines the paradox of its misattributed origins, ultimately arguing for its significance in shaping modern anti-colonial and identity-based movements.