1st Edition
Rethinking the Politics of Globalization Theory, Concepts and Strategy
By Iain Watson
Copyright 2002
224 Pages
by
Routledge
224 Pages
by
Routledge
224 Pages
by
Routledge
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This title was first published in 2002. Placed within the broad fields of International Relations and International Political Economyš this book specifically focuses upon the conceptual and strategic debates concerning the relationship between social movements and the politics of globalization. Outlining current theories concerning the activity and interaction of social movements and... Read more
Contents: Debating the globalization problematic: ambiguities, approaches and controversies; The theory and practice of social movements; A politics of resistance to globalization: Marxist and neogramscian responses; Rethinking the politics of resistance; Globalization and its real discontents; Connecting resistance: the encounters for humanity; New visions of globalization: a new politics of inclusion and democracy; Reassessing power and authority: globalization with a human face?; Bibliography; Index.
Biography
Iain Watson
’This book is a penetrating and provocative study of new forms of social action in the age of globalization. It is essential reading for anyone interested in understanding the new politics of resistance.’ Barry K. Gills, University of Newcastle, UK ’With this book Watson demonstrates that not only does the politics of resistance to globalization provide a challenge to the practices of order in the real world, but that it should also provide critical challenges for those who analyze their contribution in International Relations.’ Dr Jason Abbott, Nottingham Trent University, UK
