Speaking out against the myths of the 1990s, especially those associated with neo-liberalism, this text offers a defence of the public interest.
"Popular struggles in the global south suggest the need for the development of new and politically enabling categories of analysis, and new ways of understanding contemporary social movements. This book shows how social movements in Africa, South Asia, Latin America, and the Mid…
Monograph on the communist political party in India, with particular reference to its maoist and ultra leftist factions in West bengal - analyses political ideology, and the historical and sociological aspects (incl. Social movement aspects) of the origins of the maoist movement…
Study of historical and political aspects of the activities of nationalist and social movements against racial discrimination in South Africa R during the period from 1850 to 1950 - covers immigration (incl. Of White Africans), the role of UK, forced labour in the mining industr…
Focuses on the period from 1980 to 1990.
Focuses on the role of civil society and social movements in furthering access to education in selected countries. Discusses the mobilization of African-Americans for education, communal identity and education in Bosnia and Herzegovina, universal elementary education in India, M…
Présente de façon exhaustive les théories de la sociologie et de la science politique. Analyse notamment les effets des mouvements sociaux sur les politiques gouvernementales et le rôle des médias.
In clear, accessible language, the authors describe how people around the world have started challenging the New World Economy.
"Putnam's work shows how social bonds are the most powerful predictor of life satisfaction. For example, he reports that getting married is the equivalent of quadrupling your income and attending a club meeting regularly is the equivalent of doubling your income. The loss of soc…