Protest and organization in the alternative globalization era : NGOs, social movements, and political parties / Heather Gautney.

Includes bibliographical references (pages [203]-225) and index.

1. Neoliberal Globalization: Origins and Effects -- 2. The Alternative Globalization Movement and World Social Forum -- 3. Nongovernmental Organizations (NGOs) -- 4. Antiauthoritarian Social Movements -- 5. Political Parties and the State -- 6. States and Movements -- Appendix 1. The World Social Forum Charter of Principles -- Appendix 2. "Polycentric" World Social Forum Themes 2006 and "Goals of Action" for World Social Forum 2009 -- Appendix 3. Platform of the International Movement ATTAC.

"This book details the history of the alter-globalization protests over the last decade and the attempts by various groups on the global left to build alternatives to neoliberal development through the mechanism of the World Social Forum. Gautney analyzes ongoing contests over political organization and strategy among three of the most prominent groups on the contemporary left - social and liberal democratic NGOs, anti-authoritarian (anarchist) social movements, and political parties. Highlighted are the challenges these groups face in developing new, egalitarian social institutions and democratic political programs in the midst of turbulent times."--BOOK JACKET.