Reinventing the Left in the Global South
- 309 pages
- 11 hours of reading
A fresh appraisal of the nature and significance of the democratic left in the Global South.
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This author investigates critical questions of contemporary global governance, particularly in the face of climate change and the failures of traditional models. Her work focuses on the Global South, seeking fresh approaches to the democratic left and social democratic thought to better understand current struggles. The author draws on extensive fieldwork and theoretical frameworks, such as Karl Polanyi's "double movement," to analyze global dynamics. Currently, she is also exploring the topic of personal rule and its relationship to mass poverty.
- 2014
- 2007
Social Demo in Global Periphery
- 300 pages
- 11 hours of reading
Focusing on social-democratic regimes in the developing world, the book examines how these nations reconcile global market growth with the expansion of rights. Through a comparative analysis of Kerala, Costa Rica, Mauritius, and Chile since 1990, the authors reveal that significant social progress is possible despite a global economic system favoring industrialized countries. They argue that pragmatic social-democratic movements have fostered conditions for success, enabling these countries to maintain or improve social achievements even amid the rise of neoliberalism.
- 2000
Closing the Circle: Democratization and Development in Africa
- 192 pages
- 7 hours of reading
It is a truism that many African countries face a three-pronged tribulation--political tyranny; failed capitalist development; and violent domestic conflict. The relationship between effective democratic institutions, successful development and civil peace is less clear. This book analyzes the experience with democratization of a carefully selected sample of countries: Ghana, Mali, and Niger in West Africa; Zambia, Tanzania, and Madagascar in East Africa; and Sudan.