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Author:
Atkinson, Jeff
Title:
Globalizing social justice : the role of non-government organizations in bringing about social change / by Jeffrey Atkinson and Martin J. Scurrah.
Publisher:
Palgrave Macmillan,
Copyright Date:
2009
Description:
xviii, 252 p. ; 23 cm.
Subject:
Non-governmental organizations--Developing countries--Case studies.--Case studies.
Social change--Developing countries--Case studies.
Social justice--Developing countries--Case studies.
Other Authors:
Scurrah, Mart©Ưn J.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
Types and tactics -- Challenges and questions -- Oxfam and its global campaign on trade -- Case study : garment workers in Sri Lanka -- Case study : trade and agriculture in India -- Oxfam's global extractive industries campaigning -- Case study : natural gas project in Peru / Catherine Ross -- Case study : jobs and health in Peru / Martin Scurrah, Jeannet Ling©Łn and Rosa Pizarro -- Legitamacy, accountability and voice.
Summary:
"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.
Series:
International political economy series
ISBN:
0230221130
9780230221130
OCLC:
(OCoLC)454378620
LCCN:
2009041006
Locations:
USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

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