CONTACT: Zed Books, The Foundry, 17 Oval Way, London SE11 5RR Tel: 020 3752 5833 Email: [email protected] ****************** *Beyond Colonialism, Development and Globalization** */*Social Movements and Critical Perspectives*/ Edited by Dominique Caouette and Dip Kapoor Development studies is in a state of flux. A new generation of scholars has come to reject what was once regarded as accepted wisdom, and increasingly regard development and globalization as part of a continuum with colonialism, premised on the same reductionist assumption that progress and growth are objective facts that can be fostered, measured, assessed and controlled. Drawing on a variety of theoretical perspectives and approaches, this book explores the ways in which social movements in the Global South are rejecting Western-centric notions of development and modernization, as well as creating their own alternatives. By assessing development theories from the perspective of subaltern groups and movements, the contributors posit a new notion of development ‘from below’, one in which these movements provide new ways of imagining social transformation, and a way out of the ‘developmental dead end’ that has so far characterized post-development approaches. Beyond Colonialism, Development and Globalization therefore represents a radical break with the prevailing narrative of modernization, and points to a bold new direction for development studies. *Reviews* ‘A brilliant book that brings together fascinating studies on a range of key social movements. It will be extremely useful to academics and activists worldwide.’ ~ Saturino Borras, International Institute of Social Studies, The Hague ‘The poor, excluded, and outcast who are the supposed beneficiaries of development have rarely been afford the chance to have their voices heard, let alone valued, in shaping what development means. The anthology of experiences in this collection is a powerful corrective to this lacuna. A moving and inspiring book which demands to be read.’ ~ Jim Crowther, University of Edinburgh ‘Caouette and Kapoor have assembled a rich set of case studies of socio-cultural struggles in the global South. This book offers a significant new perspective on the generation of alternative knowledges in local encounters of global processes.’ ~ Philip McMichael, Cornell University ‘Centres Indigenous critiques to inject new urgency into debates over development and globalization, as resurgent social movements question modernity itself. Places the current day struggles of the South firmly in a decolonizing frame.’ ~ Clare Land, author of Decolonizing Solidarity ‘This excellent volume discusses and debunks dominant discourses of "development" from a southern, subaltern and decolonising perspective. This is a much needed book – emancipatory in conception, grassroots-oriented, inspiring and revealing!’ ~ Peter Mayo, author of Politics of Indignation *Table of Contents* 1. Beyond Colonialism, Development and Globalization: Social Movements and Critical Perspectives by Dominique Caouette & Dip Kapoor /*Part I: Indigenous and Peasant Movement Perspectives*/ 2. Subaltern Social Movement Post-Mortems of Development in India: Rural Dispossession, Trans-local Activism and Subaltern Re-visitations by Dip Kapoor 3. Democratic Hopes, Neoliberal Transnational Government(re)ality: Grounded Social Movements and the Defence of Communal Natural Resources in Ghana by Jonathan Langdon 4. Indigenous Movement Politics in Bolivia: Forging New Citizens of a Plurinational and Decolonized State by Stéphanie Rousseau /*Part II: Acting across Borders*/ 5. What are Peasants Saying about Development? La Vía Campesina and Food Sovereignty by Annette Aurélie Desmarais 6. Debunking the Productivist Myth: Food Sovereignty Movements by Eric G. Chaurette & Beatriz Oliver 7. Neoliberal Immigration and Temporary Foreign Worker Programs in a Time of Economic Crisis: Local/Global Struggles by Aziz Choudry 8. Working for a Day Off: Advocating for the Rights of Migrant Women in Southeast Asia by Michele Ford & Lenore Lyons 9. The Alter-globalization Movement: A New Humanism? The Case of the World Social Forum by Kléber Ghimire /*Part III: Reflections on Critical Knowledge, Culture and Pedagogy*/ 10. Liberating Development from the Rule of an Episteme by Dia da Costa 11. Neoliberal Globalization as the Settler Colonialism the Remix: Centring Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence by Sandy Grande & Naadli (Todd Ormiston) 12. Globalization, Culture and Development: Perspectives on Africa by Ali A. Abdi 13. Learning, Knowledge and Action in Social Movements by Brian K. Murphy 14. 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