| The Will of the Many: How the Alterglobalisation Movement is Changing the Face of Democracy Contributor(s): Maeckelbergh, Marianne (Author) |
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ISBN: 074532925X ISBN-13: 9780745329253 Publisher: Pluto Press (UK) OUR PRICE: $35.15 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2009 Annotation: Never before has the idea of democracy enjoyed the global dominance it holds today, but neoliberalism has left the practice of democracy finds itself in deep crisis. Marianne Maeckelbergh argues that the most promising model for global democracy is not coming from traditional political parties or international institutions, but from the global networks of resistance to neoliberal economics, known collectively as the Alter-globalization movement. Through extensive ethnography of decision-making practices within these movements, Maeckelbergh describes an alternative form of global democracy in the making. Perfect for activists and students of political anthropology, this powerful and enlightening book offers radical changes. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Political Ideologies - Democracy - Political Science | Political Ideologies - Conservatism & Liberalism - Political Science | Globalization |
| Dewey: 327.2 |
| Series: Anthropology, Culture and Society (Paperback) |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 5.2" W x 8.4" (0.80 lbs) 296 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Never before has the idea of democracy enjoyed the global dominance it holds today, but neoliberalism has left the practice of democracy in deep crisis. Marianne Maeckelbergh argues that the most promising model for global democracy is not coming from traditional political parties or international institutions, but from the global networks of resistance to neoliberal economics, known collectively as the Alter-globalisation movement. Through extensive ethnography of decision-making practices within these movements, Maeckelbergh describes an alternative form of global democracy in the making. Perfect for activists and students of political anthropology, this powerful and enlightening book offers radical changes. |