Author : Scott Byrd
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ISBN 13 : 9780415597715
Total Pages : 384 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (977 download)
Book Synopsis The Routledge Handbook of the World Social Forum by : Scott Byrd
Download or read book The Routledge Handbook of the World Social Forum written by Scott Byrd and published by . This book was released on 2012-01-30 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Handbook is a comprehensive reference guide to the World Social Forum. The book brings together the work of social historians and scientists from a range of disciplines and countries to document and analyze the Social Forum process. It examines the theoretical and political implications of the WSF at the local and global levels. Overall, the volume furthers the understanding of the dynamics of democratization and coalition building within an era of globalization and transnational activism. Themes and topics covered include: Democracy The place of Africa in the WSF Liberalism Race Feminism Terrorism Poverty Environment and Sustainability The World Trade Organization The Handbook is an invaluable resource for all scholars of Globalization, International Organizations and International Relations.