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Zapatista Encuentro: Documents from the First Intercontinental Encounter for Humanity and Against Neoliberalism (Seven Stories' Open Media Pamphlet Series)by The Zapatistas
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:"Why is everyone so quiet? Is this the democracy you wanted?" So ask the Zapatistas, the group of indigenous Mexicans who, on January 1, 1994, mounted a rebellion against the implementation of NAFTA, political corruption, and the slow, unreported genocide of indigenous people worldwide. As the group expressed their demands and revealed their tactics, it quickly became obvious that they were less an armed guerilla force seeking to seize state power, and much more a social movement seeking to catalyze civil society's full democratic power. For this reason Mexican political analyst Gustava Esteva has called the Zapatista rebellion "the first revolution of the 21st century." He explains that whereas the revolutions of the 20th century were tests for state power, the Zapatista struggle was for greater local autonomy, economic justice, and political rights within the borders of their own communities. Zapatista Encuentro contains documents and communiqués from Subcomandante Marcos - the leader of the Zapatistas - from the 1996 Encounter for Humanity and Against Neoliberalism. This remarkable event brought together 5,000 activists from all over the world to discuss how globalization (neoliberalism) affects us politically, culturally, economically, and socially. Synopsis:Second edition. Synopsis:Mexico's Zapatistas have come to be recognized as a potent social movement armed with poetry, folk tales and a deep sense of patience and humor. Known for their inspiring communiques and letters, "Zapatista Encuentro" presents one of the Zapatista's most powerful poems, a Whitmanic manifesto that calls for democracy based on diversity, social justice, creativity, openness, and inclusion. This is a powerful and beautiful testament to the importance of community and connection in an age of consumerism and corporate control. About the AuthorTHE ZAPATISTAS are an indigenous insurgency movement demanding political, cultural and economic democracy in Mexico. Their guerilla activity began on January 1, 1994. Their movement calls for basic changes in Mexican society, including indigenous autonomy and democratic liberties for all Mexicans. Their vision "for humanity and against neoliberlism" continues to catalyze grassroots organizing worldwide. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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