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.

Inhalt
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
Titel
Will of the Many
Untertitel
How the Alterglobalisation Movement is Changing the Face of Democracy
EAN
9781849644273
Format
E-Book (pdf)
Hersteller
Veröffentlichung
07.09.2009
Digitaler Kopierschutz
Adobe-DRM