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Rise of the Global Left : The World Social Forum and Beyond by Boaventura de Sousa. Santos (2006, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherZED Books, The Limited
ISBN-101842778005
ISBN-139781842778005
eBay Product ID (ePID)54249259
Product Key Features
Number of Pages240 Pages
Publication NameRise of the Global Left : the World Social Forum and Beyond
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2006
SubjectPolitical Economy, Political Ideologies / Communism, Post-Communism & Socialism, Globalization, Development / Economic Development
TypeTextbook
AuthorBoaventura De Sousa. Santos
Subject AreaPolitical Science, Business & Economics
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.7 in
Item Weight14.6 Oz
Item Length8.7 in
Item Width5.9 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN2006-032573
TitleLeadingThe
Dewey Edition22
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal306.2090511
Table Of ContentIntroduction Morbid Symptoms 1. Against the New World Order 2. Gaining Momentum: The Fall Out From 9/11 and the Global Financial Crisis 3. The Far Right in Europe 4. The Far Right in the US 5. The Far Right in Britain 6. Consolidation and Mainstreaming Conclusion The Road to Renewal
SynopsisIn this book the leading sociologist Boaventura de Sousa Santos makes an impassioned case for the politicisation of the World Social Forum. Since its inception in Porto Alegre in 2001, the World Social Forum has refused to take political positions on world events, preferring instead to provide a platform for diverse social movements to come together. de Sousa Santos argues, however, that the Forum can only realise its full potential as a force for social, economic and political change, by taking a directly political stand against the evils of neo-liberal globalization, war, famine and corruption. Through a detailed consideration of the WSF's history and organization, he demonstrates that it has always been an inherently political organization. If, he claims, the WSF is able to realise its potential as an institution for a new form of subaltern, cosmopolitan politics, it will become a global power to be reckoned with in the 21st century., Leading sociologist Boaventura de Sousa Santos makes an impassioned case for the politicisation of the World Social Forum, arguing that its full potential as a force for social, economic and political change can be achieved only by taking a stand against neo-liberal globalization, war, famine and corruption. However, since its inception in Porto Alegre in 2001, the World Social Forum has refused to adopt political positions on world events, preferring instead to provide a platform that facilitates cooperation between diverse social movements. Through a detailed analysis of the WSF's history and organization, he demonstrates that it has always been an inherently political organization, and argues that if the WSF is able to realise its potential as an institution for a new form of politics, it will become a global power to be reckoned with in the 21st century., Seeking to understand the political significance of the World Social Forum, this work provides a detailed analysis of its leading participants and how they drive the politicisation process. It explores the WSF's significance in transmitting ideas and its potential for becoming a political force.
LC Classification NumberHM881
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