Global uprising : confronting the tyrannies of the 21st century : stories from a new generation of activists / Neva Welton and Linda Wolf ; photography by Linda Wolf.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Welton, Neva.

Contributor:

Wolf, Linda, 1950-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Social action.

Social reformers--Interviews.

Social reformers.

Globalization--Moral and ethical aspects.

Globalization.

Political activists--Interviews.

Political activists.

Genre:

Interviews.

Physical Description:

xiv, 273 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Gabriola Island, B.C. : New Society Publishers, 2001.

Summary:

In November 1999 more than 50,000 people and 700 organizations demonstrated in Seattle against the World Trade Organization's new round of closed-door trade talks that govern the global economy. Dubbed the 'Battle of Seattle,' the event marked the beginning of a new era of outrage. Followed by further massive protests in Washington DC, Prague, Brazil, Quebec City, and Genoa, it quickly became clear that young people especially were not prepared to let the tyrannies of the 21st century go unchallenged.

In a world of mounting turmoil and violence, the need to understand the sources of increasing discontent at a global level has never been greater. Global Uprising gives voice to more than sixty activists who are deeply concerned with the roots of this violence, and who are all standing up against it. Whether they are calling for economic equality or women's rights, opposing police brutality or sweatshop labor, denouncing old-growth forest destruction or biotechnology, the activists featured in this book speak with conviction and from the heart.

Through striking photographs and compelling first person stories from both young and more seasoned players, you'll learn what is at stake, and why. Visually and emotionally powerful, Global Uprising captures the spirit and passion of youth activism. Packed with resources and links, it is essential reading for all who care about the state of the world today -- and tomorrow.

Contents:

1. Our Sacred Duty: Exposing the Spectacle of Global Consumer Culture / Shannon Service 2

2. Taking Responsibility: Waking Up to the Connection between Privilege and Poverty / Roli Khare 7

3. The Roots of My Resistance: From Rhetoric to Reality / Chris Dixon 12

4. The Global Rule Makers: Undermining Democracy around the World / Global Exchange, Public Citizen 20

5. Globalization: An Unprecedented Assault against Human Values / Noam Chomsky 25

6. Changing Culture: Choosing Life over Money / Kevin Danaher 28

7. Art and Revolution: Revitalizing Political Protest / Alli Starr 33

8. Joy and Justice: Stone Soup Cooperative / Jeff Pinzino 38

9. Ruckus Society: Training Activists in Nonviolent Direct Action / John Sellers 42

10. Organizing a New Generation of Activists: The Nuts and Bolts of Working Together / Unanimous Consensus 45

11. Yabasta: Mobilizing Global Citizenship through Mass Direct Action / Yuri the Yaba 53

12. The Total Thrust Is Global Justice / Drew Dellinger 57

13. My Family Wears Black: A Manifesto on Militancy and Anarchism in the Anti-Globalization Movement / Warcry 60

14. Cointelpro: Infiltrating the Anti-Corporate Globalization Movement / Jim Redden 67

15. Co-opting the Radical Instinct: A Warning / Tom Hayden 73

16. Democracy Now: Challenging Power on the Air / Amy Goodman 76

17. Force Real Change: Strategies for Broadening the Movement / Juan Gonzalez 80

18. Weeks of Rage: Taking On Community Justice / Pecolia Manigo 84

19. The Prison Industrial Complex: Exposing the Interlocking Systems of Oppression / Critical Resistance 88

20. Activating Youth in Marginalized Communities: Youth Peace / Asuf Ullah 96

21. Giving Back: Supporting Youth Movements of Resistance for Educational Equity / Luis Sanchez 99

22. Hell'a Story: A Lesbiana Warrior's Journey from Oppression to Liberation / Malachi Larabee-Garza 104

23. 21st Century Youth Leadership Movement: Fostering Community-Based Activism / Members of 21CYLM 110

24. Getting the Truth Out Louder: The Civil Rights Movement / J.L. Chestnut 114

25. No Picnic: A Campaign against Environmental Racism / Terri Swearingen 118

26. Crisis in Ogoniland: The Price Paid for Oil / Owens Wiwa 121

27. Por Vida: In Solidarity with the U'Wa People / Abby Reyes 125

28. Globalization: The New Face of Imperialism / Jia Ching Chen 131

29. Aloha 'Aina

Love the Land: The Struggle for Hawaiian Sovereignty / 'Anela 'O Maunakea 136

30. Aboriginal Sin / Leonard Peltier 141

31. No Borders: In Community with the Indigenous Peoples of Chiapas / Cynthia P. Marentes 144

32. A World in Which Many Worlds Fit: A Brief History of the Zapatista Movement / Jason Wallach 150

33. Turning Awareness into Action; Students for a Free Tibet / Lhadon Tethong 153

34. Notes on Tibet: 1949-1959 / Tenzin Tsetan Choklay 157

35. Rape, Forced Relocation, Labor, and Poverty: Stories That Must Be Told / Ka Hsaw Wa 158

36. Top 200: The Rise of Corporate Global Power / Sarah Anderson, John Cavanagh 164

37. The Violence of Globalization: India Pushes Back / Vandana Shiva 167

38. Factory Farms, Slaughterhouses, and Laboratories: Compassion over Killing / Paul Shapiro 172

39. Force-Fed: The Tyranny of Corporate Agribusiness / John E. Peck 176

40. Eliminating Slavery in Agricultural Labor: The Coalition of Immokalee Workers / Romeo Ramirez 180

41. Wake Up and Smell the Exploitation: The Campaign for Fair Trade, Certified Coffee / May Castro 184

42. Union Organizing in El Salvador: In Solidarity with US Students / Sonia Beatriz Lara 186

43. Exposed: The Truth behind the Label / Charles Kernaghan 189

44. Branded: Breaking Out of the Corporate Corral / Naomi Klein 194

45. Protecting the Commons: The Struggle for International Water Rights / Maude Barlow 200

46. Capitalism: A Pathology of the Market Economy / David Korten 203

47. Interfaith Action: Bringing Spirit into Social Change / Eboo Patel 209

48. Dishonor Killings: Horrific Crimes against Women / Dr. Riffat Hassan 213

49. Women's Empowerment: Deep Awareness Education / Coumba Toure 216

50. Not Guilty: Speaking Truth to Power / Betty Krawczyk 221

51. Surviving the Storm: Lessons from Nature / Julia Butterfly Hill 224

52. One Million Postcards: Remember the Iraqi Children / Kouthar Al-Rawi, Marwa Al-Rawi 229

53. Ban Landmines: A Young Survivor Speaks Out for Peace / Song Kosal 232

54. OTPOR! The Student Movement to Overthrow Slobadan Milosevic / Nikola Damnjanovic 234

55. The Courage to Protest: The Movement for Democracy in Sierra Leone / Steven Nabieu Rogers 240

56. Brutal Exile: A Voice for the Refugees / Hari Acharya 243

57. Human Shield: An Israeli Activist in Palestine / Neta Golan 250

58. Love: What the Activist World Needs Now / Tsipi Mankovsky 256

59. YES! Activism At the Speed of Life / Tad Hargrave 259

60. Lifelong Activism: Finding the Courage, Tenacity, and Love / Starhawk 262.

ISBN:

0865714460 :

OCLC:

48418420