The Will Of The Many: How The Alterglobalisation Movement Is Changing The Face Of Democracy (anthropology, Culture And Society)

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 and engages with a big topic in a readable and engaging way 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. Contents Series Preface Acknowledgements List of Abbreviations Introduction: The Unglamorous Side of Glory 1 Horizontal Armies and Vertical Networks 2 Turning Dreams into Reality 3 Creating Confl ictive Spaces 4 Reinventing Democracy 5 Resisting Unity Through Networks Conclusion: Taking Their Time Notes Bibliography Index Marianne Maeckelbergh. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 248-271) And Index.