De toegenomen spanningen rondom radicale moslims en radicale stromingen binnen de politieke islam manifesteren zich niet alleen in het Westen maar vooral ook binnen de moslimwereld zelf. Al sinds de jaren '70 komen stromingen en politieke bewegingen op die zich richten tegen de …
The increased tensions surrounding radical Muslims and radical movements in the political Islam are not only manifested in the Western countries but also in the Muslim world itself. Tendencies and political movements that undermine the status quo have proliferated since the 1970…
China's student movement of 1989 ushered in an era of harsh political repression, crushing the hopes of those who desired a more democratic future. Communist Party elites sealed the fate of the movement, but did ill-considered choices by student leaders contribute to its tragic …
"We are everywhere is a whirlwind collection of writings, images and ideas for direct action by people on the frontlines of the global anticapitalist movement."--Jacket.
Tweets and the Streets analyses the culture of the new protest movements of the 21st century. From the Arab Spring to the 'indignados' protests in Spain and the Occupy movement, Paolo Gerbaudo examines the relationship between the rise of social media and the emergence of new fo…
"From the Arab Spring to the 'indignados' protests in Spain and the Occupy movement, Paolo Gerbaudo examines the relationship between the rise of social media and the emergence of a new protest culture. Gerbaudo argues that activists' use of Twitter and Facebook does not fit wit…
"This book is a call to action for anyone interested in pursuing a radical approach to spirituality and using their talents in service of compassion and justice"--Provided by publisher.
by Pooley, Jefferson, Jansen, Sue Curry, Taub-Pervizpour, Lora
Preface - Craig Calhoun * Introduction - Sue Curry Jansen * Part I: Challenges * Media and Democracy: Some Missing Links - Nick Couldry * The Right to be Heard and the Urgency and Pleasure of Listening - Cees Hamelink * From 'the Means of Molding Opinion' to 'Media Justice': Shi…
