Protest and organization in the alternative globalization era : NGOs, social movements, and political parties / Heather Gautney.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Gautney, Heather.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Anti-globalization movement.

Globalization--Social aspects.

Globalization.

Non-governmental organizations.

Neoliberalism.

Physical Description:

237 pages ; 22 cm

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

New York, NY : Palgrave Macmillan, 2010.

Summary:

This book details the history of the alter-globalization protests over the last decade and the attempts by various groups on the global left to build alternatives to neoliberal development through the mechanism of the World Social Forum. Gautney analyzes ongoing contests over political organization and strategy among three of the most prominent groups on the contemporary left-social and liberal democratic NGOs, anti-authoritarian (anarchist) social movements, and political parties. Highlighted are the challenges these groups face in developing new, egalitarian social institutions and democratic political programs in the midst of turbulent times.

Contents:

Neoliberal globalization : origins and effects

The alternative globalization movement and World Social Forum

Nongovernmental organizations (NGOs)

Antiauthoritarian social movements

Political parties and the state

States and movements.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780230620247

0230620248

OCLC:

326570058

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