The global right wing and the clash of world politics

"Human rights, environmentalism, and global justice: these transnational movements today face fierce opposition from networks of conservative activists promoting contrary aims. In this groundbreaking book, Clifford Bob analyzes the clashes, proposing a new model of global policy making - and un...

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Main Author: Bob, Clifford 1958- (Author)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
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Published: New York Cambridge University Press 2012
In:Year: 2012
Reviews:[Rezension von: Bob, Clifford, 1958-, The global right wing and the clash of world politics] (2015) (Oldfield, Duane M.)
Series/Journal:Cambridge studies in contentious politics
Further subjects:B Right and left (Political science)
B Non-governmental organizations Political activity
B POLITICAL SCIENCE ; Political Ideologies ; Conservatism & Liberalism
B Right and left (Political science) History 21st century
B Political activists History 21st century
B Culture and globalization
B Social conflict ; Political aspects
B Social Conflict Political aspects
B History
B Non-governmental organizations ; Political activity
B Political activists
B POLITICAL SCIENCE ; General
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Summary:"Human rights, environmentalism, and global justice: these transnational movements today face fierce opposition from networks of conservative activists promoting contrary aims. In this groundbreaking book, Clifford Bob analyzes the clashes, proposing a new model of global policy making - and unmaking. This highlights the battle of networks, marked by exclusionary strategies, negative tactics, and dissuasive ideas. Bob first investigates the fight over gay rights, in which a coalition of religious conservatives, the "Baptist-burqa" network, confronts human rights groups at the United Nations and in such countries as Sweden, Romania, and Uganda. Next, he examines conflicts over gun control, pitting firearms enthusiasts against disarmament and safety advocates in the UN, Brazil, and elsewhere. Bob's provocative findings extend beyond the culture wars. With its critical conclusions about norms, activists, and institutions, this book will change how campaigners fight, analysts study international issues, and all of us think about global politics"--
1. Clashing networks in world politics -- 2. Making and unmaking policy -- 3. Culture wars gone global: gay rights vs. the Baptist-burqa network -- 4. Litigating for the lord: American attorneys and European sexualities -- 5. Shootout at United Nations Plaza: warring over global gun control -- 6. Battlefield Brazil: national disarmament and international activism -- 7. Conclusion.
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:1139223496