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Davos' has become synonymous with everything bad about globalizationcapitalist imperialism, elitism, secrecy, and antidemocratic operations. Dating from the first confrontations at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, in 2001, the World Social Forum has become the largest political gathering in human history and offers a direct challenge to the extreme inequities of corporateled globalization. The forums are an experiment in global and participatory democracy, bringing together networks, organizations, and activists from around the world to create visions of a just and liberated global society. This book is itself an experiment in collaboration among twelve leading scholars, all of whom have participated in World Social Forums around the globe. Recounting dozens of dramatic firsthand experiences from their attendance, these authors draw on their knowledge of global politics to introduce the World Social Forum process, explain its foundations, and discuss its relevance to ongoing transnational efforts toward freedom, peace, and democracy. In keeping with the spirit of the World Social Forums and the collaborative authorship of the book, royalties will be donated to Grassroots Global Justice. This is the first book we know of on the World Social Forum process that specifically addresses a nonspecialist U.S. audience Many of the book's authors are wellknown experts in the fields this book addresses The book's multiple authors have participated in all of the World Social Forums and in many regional and local ones, offering a unique approach to analyzing this major global phenomenon The World Social Forum is the most happening event on the planet and Americans are just starting to learn about it This is a perfect handbook for those interested in social activism in the contemporary world Leading scholars wrote this book for a general readership including activists and students to alert them to the World Social Forum, currently the most significant global political event
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Global Democracy and the World Social Forums'? A: The book focuses on the World Social Forum process as a significant platform for global and participatory democracy, addressing issues of corporate-led globalization and social activism.
- Q: Who are the authors of the book? A: The book is authored by twelve leading scholars, many of whom have actively participated in World Social Forums worldwide.
- Q: What type of audience is this book intended for? A: This book is aimed at a general readership, including students and activists, particularly those interested in social justice and global political movements.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 192 pages.
- Q: What edition of the book is being offered? A: This is the first edition of 'Global Democracy and the World Social Forums'.
- Q: Is the book in new condition? A: Yes, the book is listed as being in new condition.
- Q: When was the book published? A: The book was published on August 30, 2007.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the foundations of the World Social Forum, its relevance to transnational efforts for freedom, peace, and democracy, and firsthand experiences from the authors.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is there any donation associated with the book's sales? A: Yes, royalties from the book will be donated to Grassroots Global Justice.