Social movements in global politics / David West
Publication details: Cambridge : Polity , 2013Description: 251 p. ; 23 cmISBN:- 978-0-7456-4960-3
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Biblioteca Central del MAEC Depósito | 54717 | Available | 1063207 |
Bibliografía: p. [226]-241
Social Movements in Global Politics is a timely new account of the unconventional, "extra-institutional" activities of social movements [...] West highlights the many ways in which national and global institutions depend on a broader context of extra-institutional action or what is, in effect, the formative dimension of politics. He explores some of the major contributions of social movements: from the genealogy of liberal democratic nation-states, sixties' radicalism and the 'new social movements' to the politics of sexuality, gender and identity, the politicization of nature and climate, and alter-globalization. The book also considers current theoretical approaches and sets out the basis for a critical theory of social movements. This is a fresh and original account of social movements in politics and will be essential reading for any students and scholars interested in the challenges and the unpredictable potential of political action