The Will of the Many

Marianne Maeckelbergh

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.



This book 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.
Introduction: The Unglamorous Side of Glory

1. Horizontal Armies and Vertical Networks

2. Turning Dreams into Reality

3. Creating Conflictive Spaces

4. Reinventing Democracy

5. Resisting Unity through Networks

Conclusion: Taking Their Time

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Index

Sujets

• Political Advocacy
• Political Process
• Political Science
• Advocacy group
• Anthropology

Informations

• Publié par: Pluto Press
• Date de parution: 07 septembre 2009
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781783710430
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 2 Mo

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The Will of the Many