Was Anarchist Catalonia actually 'anarchist'? Or was it simply a sort of socialist state?

by weightoflostdreams

To what extent was anarchist Catalonia stateless? Did people manage themselves without a common authority or social hierarchies? If so, how did it work? How was the economy, security or labor participation?

crrpit

My previous answer here touches in part on your question about anarchist 'governance'. The Spanish Civil War section of the FAQ also has quite a few other answers about Spanish anarchism in this period. Other answers - and follow ups - are naturally welcome.