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Building the Commune: Radical Democracy in Venezuela

George Ciccariello-Maher

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Venezuelan communes' journey toward radical democracy.

If the vibrant pulse of grassroots movements captivates you, "Building the Commune" could stir your spirit. It delves into the heart of Venezuelan direct democracy, offering an on-the-ground perspective that's rare and insightful. For anyone intrigued by social experiments and the quest for collective governance, this book brings the struggles and triumphs of Venezuela's communes into sharp relief. It's a thoughtful exploration of how political ideals play out in real life, with lessons that resonate far beyond their borders.

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Building the Commune: Radical Democracy in Venezuela

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ISBN: 9781784782238
Publisher: Verso
Date of Publication: 2016-10-11
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Philosophy, History, Politics, Economics, Sociology
Goodreads rating: 4.0
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Latin America's experiments in direct democracy. Since 2011, a wave of popular uprisings has swept the globe, taking shape in the Occupy movement, the Arab Spring, 15-M in Spain, and the anti-austerity protests in Greece. The demands have been varied, but have expressed a consistent commitment to the ideals of radical democracy. Similar experiments began appearing across Latin America twenty-five years ago, just as the left fell into decline in Europe. In Venezuela, poor barrio residents rose in a mass rebellion against neoliberalism, ushering in a government that institutionalized the communes already forming organically. In Building the Commune, George Ciccariello-Maher travels through these radical experiments, speaking to a broad range of community members, workers, students and government officials. Assessing the projects’ successes and failures, Building the Commune provides lessons and inspiration for the radical movements of today.
 

Venezuelan communes' journey toward radical democracy.

If the vibrant pulse of grassroots movements captivates you, "Building the Commune" could stir your spirit. It delves into the heart of Venezuelan direct democracy, offering an on-the-ground perspective that's rare and insightful. For anyone intrigued by social experiments and the quest for collective governance, this book brings the struggles and triumphs of Venezuela's communes into sharp relief. It's a thoughtful exploration of how political ideals play out in real life, with lessons that resonate far beyond their borders.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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