International Political Economy Series

Laxer, G.; Halperin, S.

This volume critically examines the promise of a global civil society. Exploring issues in cases of diverse social justice movements, the contributors show that a global civil society is still far from emerging and its promotion may even harm the realization of grassroots democracy. The Internet is an exciting new means for activists to communicate internationally, and citizens' movements increasingly co-ordinate campaigns through transnational advocacy networks, but most effective civic action still takes place at national and local levels.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2003-05-02

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9781349508570

DOI: 10.1057/9780230523715

Dimensions: 203cm x127cm

Pages: 279