Globalizing social justice : the role of non-government organizations in bringing about social change

Title:

Globalizing social justice : the role of non-government organizations in bringing about social change

Author:

Atkinson, Jeff.

Publication Information:

New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2009.

Format:

Books

Carrier Type:

p. cm.

Subject Term:

Non-governmental organizations -- Developing countries -- Case studies.

Social change -- Developing countries -- Case studies.

Social justice -- Developing countries -- Case studies.

Added Author:

Scurrah, Martin J.

ISBN:

9780230221130

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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.

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

Oxfams 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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