Globalizing Social Justice: The Role of Non-Government Organizations in Bringing about Social Change

Author:   Jeffrey Atkinson ,  Martin Scurrah
Publisher:   Palgrave Macmillan
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9780230221130


Pages:   252
Publication Date:   30 September 2009
Format:   Hardback
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A study of the international NGO advocacy for social and environmental justice, it 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.

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Author:   Jeffrey Atkinson ,  Martin Scurrah
Publisher:   Palgrave Macmillan
Imprint:   Palgrave Macmillan
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.540kg
ISBN:  

9780230221130


ISBN 10:   0230221130
Pages:   252
Publication Date:   30 September 2009
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock   Availability explained
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Foreword Preface Acknowledgements Explanation of Terms Used Glossary 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 Case Study – Jobs and Health in Peru Legitimacy, Accountability and Voice Conclusions Notes Bibliography Index

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JEFF ATKINSON is Advocacy Coordinator with Oxfam Australia. He is the author of several books and numerous papers on topics related to economic and social development.   MARTIN SCURRAH is a researcher in Peru. He has worked in NGOs in Peru and as South America Regional Director for Oxfam America. He has published on land reform, rural cooperatives, worker self-management and extractive industries.

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