Democracy Works: Joining Theory and Action to Foster Global ChangeThroughout the world, from the United States to Tanzania, Chechnya, and Sri Lanka, people increasingly work together and take actions to improve their lives, end inequality, and change global society. Action groups and movements see dialogue and learning as important ways to extend democracy and, with their inclusiveness, remake society. By putting strategy with theory, local groups and movements are able to begin making changes in civil society and institutions that allow people to begin living in new ways. Written for activists, people, and students interested in change, this book takes readers on a journey of discovery as it shows how various groups have brought theory and action together to make urban, rural, and transnational change. The case studies and explanatory articles reveal how feminist, antiracist, ecological, and peace movements reinforce each other to initiate and achieve well-placed and enduring change. |
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Political participation. 3. Civil society. 4. Social movements. I. Dickinson, Torry D. II. Becerra, Terrie A. III. Lewis, Summer B. C. JC423.D441453 2008 321.8—dc22 2008023523 ISBN 13: 978-1-59451-602-3 (hbk) ISBN 13: 978-1-59451-603-0 ...
Political participation. 3. Civil society. 4. Social movements. I. Dickinson, Torry D. II. Becerra, Terrie A. III. Lewis, Summer B. C. JC423.D441453 2008 321.8—dc22 2008023523 ISBN 13: 978-1-59451-602-3 (hbk) ISBN 13: 978-1-59451-603-0 ...
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Although the outcome is unknown, learning-focused change groups courageously participate in history in the making, ... at a time when power holders and even well-meaning advocates can twist democratic participation into support for ...
Although the outcome is unknown, learning-focused change groups courageously participate in history in the making, ... at a time when power holders and even well-meaning advocates can twist democratic participation into support for ...
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The formation of theories of democratic participation, including that in the global North, is explored to demonstrate how action makers have applied and extended democratic ideas and practices through lifelong, 6 Torry D. Dickinson.
The formation of theories of democratic participation, including that in the global North, is explored to demonstrate how action makers have applied and extended democratic ideas and practices through lifelong, 6 Torry D. Dickinson.
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... working within the context of anarchic global financial forces, participate in the generation of profit making and wealth ... sectors of underemployed populations, thus limiting democratic-electoral participation to minimize change.
... working within the context of anarchic global financial forces, participate in the generation of profit making and wealth ... sectors of underemployed populations, thus limiting democratic-electoral participation to minimize change.
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In summary, people's informal democratic participation in the analysis of past problems and future solutions has emerged as a powerful force for directing global institutions toward equality and redistribution and for initiating new ...
In summary, people's informal democratic participation in the analysis of past problems and future solutions has emerged as a powerful force for directing global institutions toward equality and redistribution and for initiating new ...
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Part II Changing the Intersecting Global Institutions of Firm Market State Household Race Class GenderSexualityAge and Global SouthNorth | 73 |
Part III Rebuilding Civil Society Reclaiming the Civil Commons | 143 |
Part IV Changing Intersecting Institutions Reinventing Society | 247 |
Index | 260 |
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| Վերնագիր | Democracy Works: Joining Theory and Action to Foster Global Change |
| Authors | Torry D. Dickinson, Terrie A. Becerra, Summer B.C. Lewis |
| Edition | illustrated, reprint |
| Հրատարակիչ | Routledge, 2015 |
| ISBN | 1317261488, 9781317261483 |
| Length | 272 էջ |
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