| Teamsters and Turtles?: U.S. Progressive Political Movements in the 21st Century Contributor(s): Berg, John C. (Editor), Davis, Frank L. (Contribution by), Haussman, Melissa (Contribution by) |
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ISBN: 0742501922 ISBN-13: 9780742501928 Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers OUR PRICE: $57.95 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2002 Annotation: After decades of single issue movements and identity politics on the U.S. left, the series of large demonstrations beginning in 1999 in Seattle have led many to wonder if activist politics can now come together around a common theme of global justice. This book pursues the prospects for progressive political movements in the 21st century with case studies of ten representative movements, including the anti-globalization forces, environmental interest groups, and new takes on the peace movement. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science - Philosophy | Movements - General |
| Dewey: 322.409 |
| LCCN: 2002009706 |
| Series: People, Passions, and Power: Social Movements, Interest Orga |
| Physical Information: 0.64" H x 6" W x 9.1" (0.85 lbs) 320 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: After decades of single issue movements and identity politics on the U.S. left, the series of large demonstrations beginning in 1999 in Seattle has led many to wonder if activist politics can now come together around a common theme of global justice. This book pursues the prospects for progressive political movements in the 21st century with case studies of ten representative movements, including the anti globalization forces, environmental interest groups, and new takes on the peace movement. |
Contributor Bio(s): Shepard, Benjamin Heim: - Benjamin Heim Shepard is an associate professor of Human Services at New York City College of Technology. |