Social Movements and the Politics of Debt examines the growing international resistance against debt burdens on individuals, communities, and nations. Drawing on case studies from across three continents, the book explores how social movements are challenging the power structures that create and perpetuate financial inequalities. It analyzes the strategies and tactics employed by these movements, as well as the potential for building transnational solidarity in the fight for fairer debt policies.
Recommended for:
Scholars and activists interested in social movements, political economy, and global justice issues, particularly those focused on:
- Debt Politics: The book provides an in-depth analysis of how debt is used as a tool of social and economic control,and how social movements are resisting this.
- Transnational Activism: It explores the rise of international networks in the fight against debt, highlighting the potential for global solidarity.
- Financialization and Inequality: The book examines how financial systems contribute to debt burdens and how movements are challenging these structures.
- Social Justice Movements: It analyzes the strategies and tactics used by diverse social movements working for debt cancellation and financial reform.
You will:
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of the concept of “debt politics” and its impact on individuals and societies.
- Explore case studies of social movements fighting debt across continents, providing diverse perspectives on resistance strategies.
- Analyze the tactics employed by these movements, including demonstrations, legal challenges, and alternative economic models.
- Decipher the evolving discourse surrounding debt and the arguments for debt cancellation and financial justice.
- Understand the power dynamics at play between creditors, debtors, and international financial institutions.
- Appreciate the potential for transnational solidarity in building a fairer global financial system.
- Engage with critical debates on debt, austerity measures, and the role of financialization in contemporary societies.
Social Movements and the Politics of Debt offers a timely and critical analysis of how social movements are challenging the power of debt. By highlighting the voices of resistance from around the world, the book provides valuable insights for anyone seeking to understand and contribute to the fight for a more just and equitable financial system.
Citation and Licensing
Christoph Sorg. AUP. (2022). Social Movements and the Politics of Debt. https://www.aup.nl/en/book/9789463720854/social-movements-and-the-politics-of-debt
This ebook is published under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0). The full licence terms are available at https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
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