Format:
XIV, 224 S.
,
Ill
,
24 cm
ISBN:
9780271033846
,
0271033843
,
9780271033853
Content:
"Addresses the success and failures of the Unión de Colonos Independientes (UCI), a community organization in Guadalajara, Mexico. Critiques the civil society concept and questions the strategy of political democratization as a way to assert control over the global economy"--Provided by publisher
Content:
"Addresses the success and failures of the Unión de Colonos Independientes (UCI), a community organization in Guadalajara, Mexico. Critiques the civil society concept and questions the strategy of political democratization as a way to assert control over the global economy"--Provided by publisher
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. [209]-218) and index
,
In the streets with Mexico's democracy movement -- From global economy to local politics -- Cerro del Cuatro and the origins of the UCI -- Mobilizing for basic needs -- Electoral strategy and the diminution of popular support -- From crisis to survival -- Democratization and changing politics -- Democratization, civil society, and class conflict.
Language:
English
Subjects:
Political Science
Keywords:
Guadalajara
;
Armut
;
Demokratisierung
;
Politische Bewegung
;
Geschichte 1990-2008