Global Revolt

Amory Starr is an activist, sociologist, and documentary filmmaker. Her first book was Naming the Enemy: Anti-Corporate Social Movements Confront Globalization (Zed Books, 2000). She teaches sociology at Chapman University, California.

• Introduction: Another World is PossiblePart 1: History: It didn't start in Seattle and it didn't stop on 9/11Part 2: Manifestos: We do know what we are forThe World Social Forum: Reinventing democracy, redefining progressDon't Owe, Won't Pay: Drop the debtFood Sovereignty: Farmers need access to local, not global marketsNo Patents on Life! Reclaim the commonsNo Borders! No Nations! Stop Deportations! Classical free trade theory confronts Fortress EuropeGet Rid of Them All! The importance of Argentina and anti-elitismSolidarite and Specifismo: We are going to work togetherAnti-Imperialism: Anti-globalization since 9/11Part 3: Controversies: This is what democracy looks likeYa Basta! We are not only for, we are also againstBack in Black: Anarchy and autonomyViolence: Spikey vs fluffyConsumption PoliticsReformismVillage Life: The subsistence perspectivePart 4:Tactics: We are going to take direct actionCriminal Reconnections: DecommodificationThe Streets Belong to the PeopleCulture JammingBe the Media: Independent media centersSpokes Only: Reinventing direct democracyDiversity of TacticsBlack BlocTute Bianche: Citizenship of the absurdTactical Frivolity: Why we danceSuicide: Like a lampConclusion: Globalize This! We are winning

'A guidebook helps those who search. In a time of infinite war, when we confront the infinite stupidity, lies and arrogance of power, we search for those values and practices that keep us true to our dreams and aspirations for another world. This book guides us into that search, and it does it beautifully. The diverse and colourful global revolt it portrays is where we find hope and creativity. The creations of the communities in struggle are also revolts that reclaim dignity.'Massimo De Angelis, editor of The Commoner'This book is simultaneously exciting, heartfelt, and eloquent. It is the most coherent elaboration so far of globalization-praxis, and its arguments should be taken on board by activists and intellectuals who are serious about social change.'Patrick Bond, University of KwaZulu-Natal Centre for Civil Society'Illuminating and informative both for those already intimately aware of the scope and nature of the movement and for those not yet involved. A demystifying roadmap of the ideas and events which have shaped the movement.'Robert Ross, civil rights attorney and environmental activist'Offers a concise history of the worldwide revolt against globalization. Emphasising the centrality of Global South movements in defining the agenda, the book helps us to understand how we can become part of the web of vision and resistance which has already been woven by peoples' movements around the world.' New Sector