Alex Prichard is a political theorist and academic specializing in anarchism, political philosophy, and contemporary radical thought. He is the author of *Anarchism: a Very Short Introduction*, published by Oxford University Press in 2022, which provides an overview of anarchist theory, history, and practice. Prichard’s research explores the intersections of anarchism with ethics, social movements, and critiques of state power. He has published widely on topics including direct action, community self-organization, and alternative governance structures, contributing to both scholarly and public understanding of anarchist ideas.