Much has been written about how civil society challenges authoritarian governments and helps lead the way to democratization. These studies show that neoliberal economic policies have harmed many sect
"Addresses the success and failures of the Uniaon de Colonos Independientes (UCI), a community organization in Guadalajara, Mexico. Critiques the civil society concept and questions the strategy of po
US contributors in sociology and cultural anthropology examine how globalization has influenced the lives of people and the action of states, in the Global South and elsewhere, and how people and stat
Ansley (emeritus, U. of Tennessee College of Law) and Shefner (sociology, U. of Tennessee) present a collection of 11 essays exploring dynamics of immigration in the United States, with a particular f
"Explores the origins and the reciprocal influences of globalization and the recent economic crisis, and suggests what new ideological foundations and geographic regions will be ascendant"--Provided b
One of the most recent neo-liberal projects, the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), is an example of how the term free trade can bear distinct and contradictory meanings. Examining and clari
Since the beginning of scholarly writing about the informal economy in the mid-1970s, the debate has evolved from addressing survival strategies of the poor to considering the implications for nationa
Since the beginning of scholarly writing about the informal economy in the mid-1970s, the debate has evolved from addressing survival strategies of the poor to considering the implications for nationa
A Global Agenda for Social Justice provides accessible insights into some of the world’s most pressing social problems and proposes public policy responses. Written by a team of authors brought
The Agenda for Social Justice sheds light on some of the most pressing social problems in the contemporary United States and proposes public policy responses to those problems. Written by a highly res
This compilation of interdisciplinary and community voices addresses issues of globalization, democracy, human rights, and how universities can act to promote steps towards greater social justice. As
