Description
Jose Bove, a French farmer, has become a leading figure in the global anti-capitalist protests. This book tells his story and examines the issues behind the WTO protests in Seattle, November 2000: the industrialization of agriculture in a global economy and the environmental damage this is causing.
About the Author
Naomi Klein is an award-winning journalist, syndicated columnist, fellow at the Nation Institute and author of The Shock Doctrine.
Reviews
... a call to action, and a timely reminder of the principle: 'Think globally, act locally.' * Food Magazine *
... an engaging account of two twentieth-century heroes who, in their fight for sustainable agriculture, have embraced the larger vision for a more just, healthy, and harmonic global community. * clamour magazine *
A vivid testament to the extraordinary potential when local communities, heroic direct actionists and employees come together I creative alliances against corporate power. * New Statesman *
Critics frequently accuse the opponents of economic globalization of not presenting any alternative ... The World is Not For Sale couldn't prove them more wrong. * Red Pepper *
In tune with the movement for which it will become a core text. * Independent *
It is refreshing to read informed argument by people who are both left wing and who, as working farmers, know what they are talking about. * Socialist Review *
Naomi Klein's No Logo, Eric Schlosser's Fast Food Nation, The Silent Takeover By Noreena Hertz and now Bove's book are the bibles of the anti-capitalist movement. * Guardian *
The peasant leader regarded as a hero in the battle to save France from fast food and free trade is bringing his revolt across the Channel to protest against the 'perversion' of British agricultural policy. * Sunday Times *
Today MacDonald's, tomorrow the world. * Times *
Book Information
ISBN 9781859846148
Author Francois Dufour
Format Hardback
Page Count 224
Imprint Verso Books
Publisher Verso Books
Weight(grams) 407g
Dimensions(mm) 208mm * 163mm * 23mm