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By analyzing the various ways in which these movements articulate local and global networks, advocate for gender and ethnic rights, and insist on environmental and economic justice, this collection makes a compelling case that these movements provide coherent and dedicated leadership toward creating more equitable and sustainable societies. --The Americas Timely and useful. . . . A good introduction to many of the key issues and movements in contemporary rural Latin America. --Bulletin of Latin American Research Gives a clear picture of present-day rurality and the struggles to build a better future for rural populations, including concerns high on the international agenda such as food and environmental sustainability. --Feminist Economics What makes the collection particularly valuable is that its different chapters are written from a range of subject positions--of activists, academics and more general movement supporters. . . . A fascinating book. --Journal of Peasant Studies A lively picture of the main visions and strategies of unity (especially by majoritarian groups), but also of the fears and challenges encountered by minority groups. --Social Movement Studies

"""By analyzing the various ways in which these movements articulate local and global networks, advocate for gender and ethnic rights, and insist on environmental and economic justice, this collection makes a compelling case that these movements provide coherent and dedicated leadership toward creating more equitable and sustainable societies.""--The Americas ""Timely and useful. . . . A good introduction to many of the key issues and movements in contemporary rural Latin America.""--Bulletin of Latin American Research ""Gives a clear picture of present-day rurality and the struggles to build a better future for rural populations, including concerns high on the international agenda such as food and environmental sustainability.""--Feminist Economics ""What makes the collection particularly valuable is that its different chapters are written from a range of subject positions--of activists, academics and more general movement supporters. . . . A fascinating book.""--Journal of Peasant Studies ""A lively picture of the main visions and strategies of unity (especially by majoritarian groups), but also of the fears and challenges encountered by minority groups.""--Social Movement Studies"

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Carmen Diana Deere, director of the Center for Latin American Studies at the University of Florida and former president of the Latin American Studies Association, is the coauthor of Empowering Women: Land and Property Rights in Latin America. Frederick S. Royce is assistant scientist in the department of agricultural and biological engineering at the University of Florida.

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