Author: Martin Khor
Publisher: Zed Books
ISBN: 9781842771334
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
This is part of a three-volume collection which provides information on innovative development projects in Asia, Latin America and Africa that have actually worked. The 50 cases presented illustrate a wide spectrum of economic and environmental policy and practice.
Good Practices and Innovative Experiences in the South (Volume 3)
Prosperity for All
Author: Matthew Hilton
Publisher: Cornell University Press
ISBN: 0801461634
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
The history of consumerism is about much more than just shopping. Ever since the eighteenth century, citizen-consumers have protested against the abuses of the market by boycotting products and promoting fair instead of free trade. In recent decades, consumer activism has responded to the challenges of affluence by helping to guide consumers through an increasingly complex and alien marketplace. In doing so, it has challenged the very meaning of consumer society and tackled some of the key economic, social, and political issues associated with the era of globalization.In Prosperity for All, the first international history of consumer activism, Matthew Hilton shows that modern consumer advocacy reached the peak of its influence in the decades after World War II. Growing out of the product-testing activities of Consumer Reports and its international counterparts (including Which? in the United Kingdom, Que Choisir in France, and Test in Germany), consumerism evolved into a truly global social movement. Consumer unions, NGOs, and individual activists like Ralph Nader emerged in countries around the world—including developing countries in Southeast Asia and Latin America—concerned with creating a more equitable marketplace and articulating a politics of consumption that addressed the needs of both individuals and society as a whole.Consumer activists achieved many victories, from making cars safer to highlighting the dangers of using baby formula instead of breast milk in countries with no access to clean water. The 1980s saw a reversal in the consumer movement's fortunes, thanks in large part to the rise of an antiregulatory agenda both in the United States and internationally. In the process, the definition of consumerism changed, focusing more on choice than on access. As Hilton shows, this change reflects more broadly on the dilemmas we all face as consumers: Do we want more stuff and more prosperity for ourselves, or do we want others less fortunate to be able to enjoy the same opportunities and standard of living that we do?Prosperity for All makes clear that by abandoning a more idealistic vision for consumer society we reduce consumers to little more than shoppers, and we deny the vast majority of the world's population the fruits of affluence.
Publisher: Cornell University Press
ISBN: 0801461634
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
The history of consumerism is about much more than just shopping. Ever since the eighteenth century, citizen-consumers have protested against the abuses of the market by boycotting products and promoting fair instead of free trade. In recent decades, consumer activism has responded to the challenges of affluence by helping to guide consumers through an increasingly complex and alien marketplace. In doing so, it has challenged the very meaning of consumer society and tackled some of the key economic, social, and political issues associated with the era of globalization.In Prosperity for All, the first international history of consumer activism, Matthew Hilton shows that modern consumer advocacy reached the peak of its influence in the decades after World War II. Growing out of the product-testing activities of Consumer Reports and its international counterparts (including Which? in the United Kingdom, Que Choisir in France, and Test in Germany), consumerism evolved into a truly global social movement. Consumer unions, NGOs, and individual activists like Ralph Nader emerged in countries around the world—including developing countries in Southeast Asia and Latin America—concerned with creating a more equitable marketplace and articulating a politics of consumption that addressed the needs of both individuals and society as a whole.Consumer activists achieved many victories, from making cars safer to highlighting the dangers of using baby formula instead of breast milk in countries with no access to clean water. The 1980s saw a reversal in the consumer movement's fortunes, thanks in large part to the rise of an antiregulatory agenda both in the United States and internationally. In the process, the definition of consumerism changed, focusing more on choice than on access. As Hilton shows, this change reflects more broadly on the dilemmas we all face as consumers: Do we want more stuff and more prosperity for ourselves, or do we want others less fortunate to be able to enjoy the same opportunities and standard of living that we do?Prosperity for All makes clear that by abandoning a more idealistic vision for consumer society we reduce consumers to little more than shoppers, and we deny the vast majority of the world's population the fruits of affluence.
Alternatives to Economic Globalization
Author: John Cavanagh
Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers
ISBN: 1609943147
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 700
Book Description
Written by a premier group of 21 thinkers from around the world, the second edition of Alternatives to Economic Globalization lays out democratic, ecologically sound, socially just alternatives to corporate globalization more fully, specifically, and thoughtfully than has ever been done before. Focusing on constructive, achievable goals, the authors present ten governing principles for establishing truly sustainable societies and describe alternatives to the World Bank, the IMF, and the WTO that would better serve the needs of the planet. They offer detailed proposals for protecting vital goods and services from corporate exploitation, limiting corporate privileges and power, rebuilding economies to make them more responsive to human needs, and more. This revised and expanded edition features a new opening chapter on the global balance of power, a new section on the media and globalization, and a new final chapter on what ordinary citizens can do to fight the injustices of globalization. It also includes many new charts, sidebars, and other updated information.
Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers
ISBN: 1609943147
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 700
Book Description
Written by a premier group of 21 thinkers from around the world, the second edition of Alternatives to Economic Globalization lays out democratic, ecologically sound, socially just alternatives to corporate globalization more fully, specifically, and thoughtfully than has ever been done before. Focusing on constructive, achievable goals, the authors present ten governing principles for establishing truly sustainable societies and describe alternatives to the World Bank, the IMF, and the WTO that would better serve the needs of the planet. They offer detailed proposals for protecting vital goods and services from corporate exploitation, limiting corporate privileges and power, rebuilding economies to make them more responsive to human needs, and more. This revised and expanded edition features a new opening chapter on the global balance of power, a new section on the media and globalization, and a new final chapter on what ordinary citizens can do to fight the injustices of globalization. It also includes many new charts, sidebars, and other updated information.
The Handbook of Community Practice
Author: Marie Weil
Publisher: SAGE
ISBN: 1412987857
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 968
Book Description
Encompassing community development, organizing, planning, & social change, as well as globalisation, this book is grounded in participatory & empowerment practice. The 36 chapters assess practice, theory & research methods.
Publisher: SAGE
ISBN: 1412987857
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 968
Book Description
Encompassing community development, organizing, planning, & social change, as well as globalisation, this book is grounded in participatory & empowerment practice. The 36 chapters assess practice, theory & research methods.
Alternatives to Economic Globalization
Author: John Cavanagh and Jerry Mander
Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com
ISBN: 1458777707
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 746
Book Description
The definitive document of the anti-corporate globalization movement-the consensus report of an alliance of leading activists, scholars, economists, researchers, and writers Offers a constructive, coherent, positive alternative to globalization-the very thing that the anti-corporate globalization movement is always accused of not putting forward The International Forum on Globalization consists of the leaders of over 60 organizations in 25 countries -including such prominent organizations as Friends of the Earth, the Third World Network, the Sierra Club, the Institute for Policy Studies, Public Citizen, Rainforest Action Network, and Food First Written by a premier group of 21 thinkers from around the world, the second edition of Alternatives to Economic Globalization lays out democratic, ecologically sound, socially just alternatives to corporate globalization more fully, specifically, and thoughtfully than has ever been done before. Focusing on constructive, achievable goals, the authors present ten governing principles for establishing truly sustainable societies and describe alternatives to the World Bank, the IMF, and the WTO that would better serve the needs of the planet. They offer detailed proposals for protecting vital goods and services from corporate exploitation, limiting corporate privileges and power, rebuilding economies to make them more responsive to human needs, and more. This revised and expanded edition features a new opening chapter on the global balance of power, a new section on the media and globalization, and a new final chapter on what ordinary citizens can do to fight the injustices of globalization. It also includes many new charts, sidebars, and other updated information.
Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com
ISBN: 1458777707
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 746
Book Description
The definitive document of the anti-corporate globalization movement-the consensus report of an alliance of leading activists, scholars, economists, researchers, and writers Offers a constructive, coherent, positive alternative to globalization-the very thing that the anti-corporate globalization movement is always accused of not putting forward The International Forum on Globalization consists of the leaders of over 60 organizations in 25 countries -including such prominent organizations as Friends of the Earth, the Third World Network, the Sierra Club, the Institute for Policy Studies, Public Citizen, Rainforest Action Network, and Food First Written by a premier group of 21 thinkers from around the world, the second edition of Alternatives to Economic Globalization lays out democratic, ecologically sound, socially just alternatives to corporate globalization more fully, specifically, and thoughtfully than has ever been done before. Focusing on constructive, achievable goals, the authors present ten governing principles for establishing truly sustainable societies and describe alternatives to the World Bank, the IMF, and the WTO that would better serve the needs of the planet. They offer detailed proposals for protecting vital goods and services from corporate exploitation, limiting corporate privileges and power, rebuilding economies to make them more responsive to human needs, and more. This revised and expanded edition features a new opening chapter on the global balance of power, a new section on the media and globalization, and a new final chapter on what ordinary citizens can do to fight the injustices of globalization. It also includes many new charts, sidebars, and other updated information.
High-impact Educational Practices
Author: George D. Kuh
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
This publication¿the latest report from AAC&U¿s Liberal Education and America¿s Promise (LEAP) initiative¿defines a set of educational practices that research has demonstrated have a significant impact on student success. Author George Kuh presents data from the National Survey of Student Engagement about these practices and explains why they benefit all students, but also seem to benefit underserved students even more than their more advantaged peers. The report also presents data that show definitively that underserved students are the least likely students, on average, to have access to these practices.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
This publication¿the latest report from AAC&U¿s Liberal Education and America¿s Promise (LEAP) initiative¿defines a set of educational practices that research has demonstrated have a significant impact on student success. Author George Kuh presents data from the National Survey of Student Engagement about these practices and explains why they benefit all students, but also seem to benefit underserved students even more than their more advantaged peers. The report also presents data that show definitively that underserved students are the least likely students, on average, to have access to these practices.
Creative Tourism and Sustainable Territories
Author: Paula Remoaldo
Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing
ISBN: 1802626816
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
Creative Tourism and Sustainable Territories: Insights from Southern Europe examines the growth and development of this emerging and fast developing area of tourism practice, while assessing it’s impacts on sustainability and regional development.
Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing
ISBN: 1802626816
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
Creative Tourism and Sustainable Territories: Insights from Southern Europe examines the growth and development of this emerging and fast developing area of tourism practice, while assessing it’s impacts on sustainability and regional development.
Sustainable Water Resources in the Built Environment
Author: Marilyn Waite
Publisher: IWA Publishing
ISBN: 1843393239
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 245
Book Description
Sustainable Water Resources in the Built Environment covers elements of water engineering and policy making in the sustainable construction of buildings with a focus on case studies from Panama and Kenya. It provides comprehensive information based on case studies, experimental data, interviews, and in-depth research. The book focuses on the water aspects of sustainable construction in less economically developed environments. It covers the importance of sustainable construction in developing country contexts with particular reference to what is meant by the water and wastewater aspects of sustainable buildings, the layout, climate, and culture of sites, the water quality tests performed and results obtained, the design of rainwater harvesting systems and policy considerations. The book is a useful resource for practitioners in the field working on the water aspects of sustainable construction (international aid agencies, engineering firms working in developing contexts, intergovernmental organizations and NGOs). It is also useful as a text for water and sanitation practices in developing countries. Visit the IWA WaterWiki to read and share material related to this title: http://www.iwawaterwiki.org/xwiki/bin/view/Articles/SustainabilityinWaterSupply
Publisher: IWA Publishing
ISBN: 1843393239
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 245
Book Description
Sustainable Water Resources in the Built Environment covers elements of water engineering and policy making in the sustainable construction of buildings with a focus on case studies from Panama and Kenya. It provides comprehensive information based on case studies, experimental data, interviews, and in-depth research. The book focuses on the water aspects of sustainable construction in less economically developed environments. It covers the importance of sustainable construction in developing country contexts with particular reference to what is meant by the water and wastewater aspects of sustainable buildings, the layout, climate, and culture of sites, the water quality tests performed and results obtained, the design of rainwater harvesting systems and policy considerations. The book is a useful resource for practitioners in the field working on the water aspects of sustainable construction (international aid agencies, engineering firms working in developing contexts, intergovernmental organizations and NGOs). It is also useful as a text for water and sanitation practices in developing countries. Visit the IWA WaterWiki to read and share material related to this title: http://www.iwawaterwiki.org/xwiki/bin/view/Articles/SustainabilityinWaterSupply
Land of the ANCESTORS
Author: Justice Seutloali
Publisher: Shaka Imprint
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
Land of the Ancestors: Expropriation a Necessity for Justice by Justice Seutloali explores the complex history of land dispossession and the urgent need for land expropriation without compensation in South Africa. The book delves into the brutal colonial and apartheid-era land thefts, highlighting how indigenous communities were stripped of their ancestral lands through violent means. It argues that true justice and reconciliation can only be achieved by addressing this historical injustice. The book traces the evolution of land reform policies in post-apartheid South Africa, illustrating how existing efforts have fallen short of restoring land to its rightful owners. Seutloali makes a compelling case for land expropriation without compensation as a necessary step in rectifying these past wrongs and achieving social and economic justice. Central to the argument is the role of grassroots movements and civil society in advocating for land reform. The book amplifies the voices of those directly affected by land dispossession, offering perspectives from the ground that underscore the importance of land ownership for dignity, identity, and economic empowerment. The author also examines the positive economic impacts that land reform could have, from alleviating poverty to boosting agricultural productivity. The book engages with international perspectives on land reform, exploring how global movements have influenced South Africa’s approach and contributed to shaping the country’s path forward. The book is not a call for revenge but for justice. It refutes the fearmongering narrative of violent land grabs and presents land expropriation as a legal, democratic, and necessary process. Seutloali highlights that the struggle for land is not only a struggle for property but a fight for justice, equality, and the rightful restoration of dignity to South Africa’s historically oppressed majority. Land of the Ancestors is a thought-provoking and timely exploration of the land question, calling for decisive action to reshape the future of South Africa through just and equitable land reform policies.
Publisher: Shaka Imprint
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
Land of the Ancestors: Expropriation a Necessity for Justice by Justice Seutloali explores the complex history of land dispossession and the urgent need for land expropriation without compensation in South Africa. The book delves into the brutal colonial and apartheid-era land thefts, highlighting how indigenous communities were stripped of their ancestral lands through violent means. It argues that true justice and reconciliation can only be achieved by addressing this historical injustice. The book traces the evolution of land reform policies in post-apartheid South Africa, illustrating how existing efforts have fallen short of restoring land to its rightful owners. Seutloali makes a compelling case for land expropriation without compensation as a necessary step in rectifying these past wrongs and achieving social and economic justice. Central to the argument is the role of grassroots movements and civil society in advocating for land reform. The book amplifies the voices of those directly affected by land dispossession, offering perspectives from the ground that underscore the importance of land ownership for dignity, identity, and economic empowerment. The author also examines the positive economic impacts that land reform could have, from alleviating poverty to boosting agricultural productivity. The book engages with international perspectives on land reform, exploring how global movements have influenced South Africa’s approach and contributed to shaping the country’s path forward. The book is not a call for revenge but for justice. It refutes the fearmongering narrative of violent land grabs and presents land expropriation as a legal, democratic, and necessary process. Seutloali highlights that the struggle for land is not only a struggle for property but a fight for justice, equality, and the rightful restoration of dignity to South Africa’s historically oppressed majority. Land of the Ancestors is a thought-provoking and timely exploration of the land question, calling for decisive action to reshape the future of South Africa through just and equitable land reform policies.
Global Revolt
Author: Amory Starr
Publisher: Zed Books Ltd.
ISBN: 1848136919
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
'Don't Owe! Won't Pay!', 'Get Rid of them All!', 'No Patents on Life!', 'Food Sovereignty', 'Another World is Possible!' ... The struggles against corporate power and the institutions of globalization grow more courageous and confident year by year. Millions of people have already become active in rejecting corporate globalization and developing alternatives to it. Millions more know that something is terribly wrong and are ready to begin taking action. This book is for them. Amory Starr is author of Naming the Enemy, a book that foresaw the emergent anti-globalization network nearly a decade ago. Here she provides, in concise and engaging style and with activist insight: A history of the movements' emergence. An outline of their analyses and aims. A digest of the ongoing controversies and dilemmas. An inspiring compendium of popular tactics.
Publisher: Zed Books Ltd.
ISBN: 1848136919
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
'Don't Owe! Won't Pay!', 'Get Rid of them All!', 'No Patents on Life!', 'Food Sovereignty', 'Another World is Possible!' ... The struggles against corporate power and the institutions of globalization grow more courageous and confident year by year. Millions of people have already become active in rejecting corporate globalization and developing alternatives to it. Millions more know that something is terribly wrong and are ready to begin taking action. This book is for them. Amory Starr is author of Naming the Enemy, a book that foresaw the emergent anti-globalization network nearly a decade ago. Here she provides, in concise and engaging style and with activist insight: A history of the movements' emergence. An outline of their analyses and aims. A digest of the ongoing controversies and dilemmas. An inspiring compendium of popular tactics.