Another world is possible : popular alternatives to globalization at the World Social Forum / edited by William F. Fisher & Thomas Ponniah.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Fisher, William F., 1951-

Ponniah, Thomas, 1966-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

World Social Forum--(2nd : 2002 : Porto Alegre, Brazil).

World Social Forum.

International economic relations.

Globalization--Social aspects.

Globalization.

Economic development--Citizen participation.

Economic development.

Environmental responsibility.

Sustainable development.

Social justice.

Physical Description:

xix, 364 pages ; 20 cm

Place of Publication:

Nova Scotia : Fernwood Pub. ; Selangor, Malaysia : Sird ; Capetown : David Philip ; London ; New York : Zed Books ; New York : Distributed in the USA exclusively by Palgrave, 2003.

Summary:

Many believe that there are no alternatives to globalization as we know it--with its world of giant corporations in the driving seat, dominating a "free" market in reality shaped in accordance with their dictates, and elevating economics over all other human considerations and values, But there are alternatives. and the global justice movement is giving voice to them. In this remarkable collection, the compilers have brought together some of the most important themes and voices which these rapidly growing, diverse citizens' movements have expressed at the World Social Forum which gathers each year in Porto Alegre, Brazil. Contents: Part I: The Production of Wealth and Social Reproduction - Part II: Access to Wealth and Sustainability - Part III: The Affirmation of Civil Society and Public Space - Part IV: Political Power and Ethics in the New Society - Part V: Conclusion

Notes:

Includes some papers from the 2nd World Social Forum, held Porto Alegre, Brazil, 2002.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1842773283

1842773291

1552661105

0864866240

OCLC:

50767993