Globalizing Social Justice [electronic resource] : The Role of Non-Government Organizations in Bringing about Social Change /
Atkinson, Jeffrey.author.
Scurrah, Martin.author.
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.
Description based upon print version of record.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Machine generated contents note: 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 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.
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.
International organization.
Economic policy.
International relations.
Social justice.
Human rights.
Political communication.
International Organization.
Development Policy.
International Relations.
Social Justice, Equality and Human Rights.
Political Communication.
Human Rights.