Isbn: 9781783483167 - sustainable urbanism and direct action: case studies in dialectical activism (radical subjects in international politics) (6 Ergebnisse)

Zustand: New. In English.

Zustand: New. Connecting urban activism to historical, philosophical and theoretical ideas of the dialectic, this book builds a new theoretical framework for reimagining the work of anarchist organizing and social movements Series: Radical Subjects in International Politics. Num Pages: 288 pages, 11 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSG; JHMC; JPWF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152. . . 2016. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.…

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 275 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.75 inches. In Stock.

Zustand: New. pp.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Urban activism can manifest in many guises, from community gardening to mass naked bike rides. But how might we theorize the evidence of the collisions between social forces that take place in our streets and public commons Cities are formed through these collective collisions in time. This book draws on the author's own vast experience as an activist to make links between a theory of practice with rich discussion of the histories of conflicts over public space. Each chapter examines activist responses to a range of issues that have confronted New Yorkers, from the struggle for green space and non-polluting transportation, to housing and the fight for sexual civil liberties. The cases are shaped through interplay between multiple data sources, including the author's own voice as an observing participant, as well as interviews with other participant activists, historic accounts and theoretical discussion. Taken together, these highlight a story of urban public space movements and the ways they shape cities and are shaped by history.…

Kartoniert / Broschiert. Zustand: New. InhaltsverzeichnisIntroduction / 1. Cities as DIY Spaces: On Dialectical Anarchism/Activism and the Future of Cities / 2. From Emma Goldman to Riot Grrl, Sex Work, Autonomy and the Transformation of Streets / 3. Bridging the Divide betwe.