ISBN:
1282674056
,
9780230221130
,
9781282674059
,
9780230277939
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource (xviii, 252 p)
,
23 cm
Edition:
Online-Ausg. 2010 Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
Series Statement:
International Political Economy Series
Parallel Title:
Print version Globalizing Social Justice : The Role of Non-Government Organizations in Bringing about Social Change
DDC:
303.4409172/4
Keywords:
Social justice Case studies
;
Social change Case studies
;
Non-governmental organizations Case studies
;
Soziale Gerechtigkeit
;
Globalisierung
;
Nichtstaatliche Organisation
Abstract:
A study of the international NGO advocacy for social and environmental justice, it looks at the fundamental issues of legitimacy, accountability and democracy that such activities involve and how they are manifested. It presents case studies on trade issues, labour rights, extractive industries and indigenous people in Asia and South America.
Abstract:
"A study of the international NGO advocacy for social and environmental justice, this book looks at the fundamental issues of legitimacy, accountability and democracy that such activities involve and how they are manifested. It presents case studies on trade issues, labour rights, extractive industries and indigenous people in Asia and South America"--Provided by publisher
Description / Table of Contents:
Cover; Contents; Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgements; Explanation of Terms Used; List of Abbreviations; 1 Types and Tactics; 2 Challenges and Questions; 3 Oxfam and its Global Campaign on Trade; 4 Case Study: Garment Workers in Sri Lanka; 5 Case Study: Trade and Agriculture in India; 6 Oxfam's Global Extractive Industries Campaigning; 7 Case Study: Natural Gas Project in Peru; 8 Case Study: Jobs and Health in Peru; 9 Legitimacy, Accountability and Voice; 10 Conclusions; Index
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
,
Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
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