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Direct Action and Democracy Today
April Carter
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Paperback. More and more people around the world are protesting to defend their rights, resist injustice or oppose undemocratic rule. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 152 x 229 x 20. Weight in Grams: 458.
More and more people around the world are protesting to defend their rights, resist injustice or oppose undemocratic rule. In this book, April Carter debates the nature and meaning of such protest and discusses the relationship between direct action and people’s claims for greater democratic control, not only against repressive regimes but also in liberal parliamentary states.
More and more people around the world are protesting to defend their rights, resist injustice or oppose undemocratic rule. In this book, April Carter debates the nature and meaning of such protest and discusses the relationship between direct action and people’s claims for greater democratic control, not only against repressive regimes but also in liberal parliamentary states.
The book begins by looking at non-violent direct action in historical context, tracing its evolution from the end of the Second World War to the present day. It examines the association between direct action and the social movements ... Read more
This book will be a valuable resource for students and scholars of international politics and political theory.
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Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780745629360
SKU
V9780745629360
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Ref
99-14
About April Carter
April Carter is Adjunct Associate Professor, Department of Government, University of Queensland.
Reviews for Direct Action and Democracy Today
"This book is the place to turn if you want a convenient summary of theoretical debates on deliberative democracy, globalization, liberalism and a host of related topics." Brian Martin, Journal of Peace Research "Should be required reading for church leaders, social justice committees and those concerned about the recent trends in Australian politics." ... Read more