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Global crises such as rising economic inequality, volatile financial markets, and devastating climate change illustrate the defects of a global economic order controlled largely by transnational corporations, wealthy states, and other elites. As the impacts of such crises have intensified, they have generated a new wave of protests extending from the countries of the Middle East and North Africa throughout Europe, North America, and elsewhere. This new surge of resistance builds upon a long history of transnational activism as it extends and develops new tactics for pro-democracy movements acting simultaneously around the world. In Social Movements in the World-System, Jackie Smith and Dawn Wiest build upon theories of social movements, global institutions, and the political economy of the world-system to uncover how institutions define the opportunities and constraints on social movements, which in turn introduce ideas and models of action that help transform social activism as well as the system itself. Smith and Wiest trace modern social movements to the founding of the United Nations, as well as struggles for decolonization and the rise of national independence movements, showing how these movements have shifted the context in which states and other global actors compete and interact. The book shows how transnational activism since the end of the Cold War, including United Nations global conferences and more recently at World Trade Organization meetings, has shaped the ways groups organize. Global summits and UN conferences have traditionally provided focal points for activists working across borders on a diverse array of issues. By engaging in these international arenas, movements have altered discourses to emphasize norms of human rights and ecological sustainability over territorial sovereignty. Over time, however, activists have developed deeper and more expansive networks and new spaces for activism. This growing pool of transnational activists and organizations democratizes the process of organizing, enables activists to build on previous experiences and share knowledge, and facilitates local actions in support of global change agendas. As the world faces profound financial and ecological crises, and as the United States' dominance in the world political economy is increasingly challenged, it is especially urgent that scholars, policy analysts, and citizens understand how institutions shape social behavior and the distribution of power. Social Movements in the World-System helps illuminate the contentious and complex interactions between social movements and global institutions and contributes to the search for paths toward a more equitable, sustainable, and democratic world. A Volume in the American Sociological Association's Rose Series in Sociology

The World Social Forum quickly became the largest political gathering in human history and continues to offer a direct challenge to the extreme inequities of corporate-led globalisation. It has expanded its presence and continues to be an exciting experiment in global and participatory democracy. The book's contributors have participated in World Social Forums around the globe. Recounting dozens of dramatic firsthand experiences, they draw on their knowledge of global politics to introduce the process, its foundations and relevance to ongoing transnational efforts toward democracy. This second edition of Global Democracy shows how the Forums have developed since their inception in 2001 and how they are now connected with other global movements including Occupy, the Arab Spring and beyond.

Honorable Mention, 2010 Book Award, Global Division, Society for the Study of Social ProblemsHonorable Mention, 2010 PEWS Book Award, Political Economy of the World-System section of the American Sociological Association This groundbreaking study sheds new light on the struggle to define the course of globalization. Synthesizing extensive research on transnational activism, Social Movements for Global Democracy shows how transnational networks of social movement activists—democratic globalizers—have worked to promote human rights and ecological sustainability over the predominant neoliberal system of economic integration. Using case studies of recent and ongoing campaigns for global justice, Jackie Smith provides valuable insight into whether and how these activists are succeeding. She argues that democratic globalizers could be more effective if they presented a united front organized around a global vision that places human rights and ecological stability foremost and if they were to directly engage governments and the United Nations. Illuminating the deep-seated struggles between two visions of globalization, Smith reveals a network of activists who have long been working to democratize the global political system.

The World Social Forum (WSF) has become the focus for a diverse array of movements advancing alternative visions of globalisation. The numerous WSF's have helped to connect activists in an increasingly dense network of advocates for radical social change. They have mobilised hundreds of thousands of people and may be one of the most important political developments of our time. The Handbook of World Social Forum Activism brings together leading scholars of the social forum process from North America and Europe. The collection contributes to the ongoing process of reflection from the WSF experience, and is accessible to activists, students and scholars alike.

Four young preteen boys form a strong bond of friendship that carries them through adulthood. The bond is unusually strong because the boys are individually so different and yet understand and appreciate their differences as well as the sameness in their motivations, their goals, their achievements, and their loyalties. Readers will identify their own childhood as the four make friends and enemies, heroes and mentors along their path of adventure and misadventures. A page-turner of the first order, the reader will feel an active participant in this fast-moving roller-coaster ride of the coming-of-age of Conner, Mark, Herbert, Mike, and Snake-eyes.

"Establishing Glory" by Jackie Smith Jr is an amazing read! I love how open and honest Mr. Smith is with the reader, while discussing some of the most delicate and personal experiences in his life. I'd recommend this book to any person seeking marriage or courtship as this read dives into the true woes of each life experience while Yet acknowledging its most precious moments. Thus, leaving my rating for the book a 5 star! All in all, purchase and read for yourself! You won't be disappointed! - Eryonna Barrino This book is full of transparency, honesty, and raw conversation on relationships. It is the perfect relationship handbook. The author leaves no stone unturned when it comes to being single, married, divorce and remarriage. I have experienced all the above and still found myself taking more notes than I have in a long time. This book challenged me to take a more in-depth look at making marital vows and how vital it is to hold true to your vows to make a marriage relationship work and last. The book is real talk, straight with no chaser. The book is a winner. - Carolyn Booker-Pierce If you're looking to build healthy personal relationships, "The Relationship Collection" is your go-to guide. Certified Life Coach, Licensed Minister, and Best-Selling Author Jackie Smith, Jr. uses his diverse experiences to help couples and individuals find fulfillment and peace within themselves and their respective relationships. The Relationship Collection takes you on a journey of transparency from being 'Single and Satisfied' to taking your Marital Vows and everything in-between, all from a Christian man's perspective.

“A long-lasting marriage is built by two people who believe in -and live by- the solemn promise they made.” - Darlene Schacht The crazy thing about marriage is that most of us enter into this union by making a pledge that many of us do not understand and most of us have never really thought about. We know that the Marriage Vows are essential. But, we do not take the time to expound on them. Establishing Glory 3: The Marriage Handbook takes a deep dive into the vows that we exchange with our spouse on our special day. As a follow-up to the Praise and Worship Handbook and the Relationship Handbook, Best-Selling Author - Jackie Smith, Jr. takes an honest and unfiltered look into the challenges and achievements that marriage can present us. So, whether you’ve been married for 90 years, or you’re planning to get married one day, “Establishing Glory 3: The Marriage Handbook” is for YOU!

All too often, we come to church but, our lives are never really changed. There is power in the name of Jesus. But, there is a transformation in the Glory. But, HOW do we access it? How do we CONSISTENTLY tap into the power of His Presence? As Lead Worshippers and Minstrels, we are commissioned to take the people of God into the Holy of Holies... the place where God's Glory resides. This handbook contains over 30 years of experience and wisdom in attaining the Glory of God through Praise and Worship. I pray that you are blessed and that your worship experience is increased by what God has given me to write.

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