The will of the many : how the alterglobalisation movement is changing the face of democracy

Author(s)

    • Maeckelbergh, Marianne

Bibliographic Information

The will of the many : how the alterglobalisation movement is changing the face of democracy

Marianne Maeckelbergh

(Anthropology, culture and society)

Pluto Press, 2009

  • : hbk
  • : pbk

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Note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 248-271) and index

Description and Table of Contents

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.

Table of Contents

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 References Index

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Details

  • NCID
    BB00295357
  • ISBN
    • 9780745329260
    • 9780745329253
  • Country Code
    uk
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    London
  • Pages/Volumes
    xii, 284 p.
  • Size
    23 cm
  • Parent Bibliography ID
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