Rethinking Latin American social movements

Description

"This text explores the dramatic evolution in Latin American social movements over the past fifteen years. Leading scholars examine a variety of cases that highlight significant shifts in the region. First is the breakdown of the Washington Consensus and the global economic crisis since 2008, accompanied by the rise of new paradigms such as buen vivir (living well). Second are transformations in internal movement dynamics and strategies, especially the growth of horizontalism (horizontalidad), which emphasizes non-hierarchical relations within society rather than directly tackling state power. Third are new dynamics of resistance and repression as movements interact with the "pink tide" rise of left-of-center governments in the region. Exploring outcomes and future directions, the contributors consider the variations between movements arising from immediate circumstances (such as Oaxaca's 2006 uprising and Brazil's 2013 bus fare protests) and longer-lasting movements (Vía Campesina, Brazil's MST, and Mexico's Zapatistas)." -- Publisher's description

Subjects

Series Statement

• Latin American perspectives in the classroom

Other Editions

• Rethinking Latin American social movements: radical action from belowRowman & Littlefield2014-01-01
• Rethinking Latin American Social MovementsRowman & Littlefield Publishers, Incorporated2014-01-01
• Rethinking Latin American Social MovementsRowman & Littlefield Publishers, Incorporated2014-01-01