Revolutionary Social Change in Colombia: The Origin and Direction of the FARC-EP

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Revolutionary Social Change in Colombia by James J. Brittain An insiders account of Colombias guerrilla war FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Although they are one of the most powerful military forces in Latin American history, little is known about the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia-Peoples Army (FARC-EP). This book explains why this political military movement came into existence and assesses whether the methods employed by the insurgency have the potential to free those marginalised in Colombia.By evaluating the FARC-EPs actions, ideological construction, and their theoretical placement, the book gauges how this guerrilla movement relates to revolutionary theory and practice and through what tangible mechanisms, if any, they are creating a new Colombia. Author Biography James J. Brittain is an Assistant Professor of Sociology at Acadia University. He is also the co-founder of the Atlantic Canada-Colombia Research Group. James primary research and teaching interests include the praxis of social change in Latin America, the relevance of classical social theory in contemporary geopolitics. He is the author of Revolutionary Social Change in Colombia (Pluto, 2009). Table of Contents DedicationAcknowledgementsPrologueList of Diagrams, Graphs, Maps, and TablesList of AcronymsPreface1. An Overview of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia-Peoples Army (FARC-EP): A History of Radicalism in the Countryside2. Ejército del Pueblo: A Sociological Analysis of Radical Social Change 3. Theorizing Revolution: The Importance of Colombia4. Colombias Rural Political Economy in Historical and Contemporary Perspective 5. The Political Economy of Coca in Colombia, Past and Present6. Dominant Class Reactionism: Far-Right Politics and Paramilitarism 7. The FARC-EPs Relation to (Pre)Revolutionary Social Change8. Prospects for the Future: From Dual Power to Taking PowerBibliographyIndex Review A theoretically and empirically rich analysis of the insurgency and its historical origins -- Dr Doug Stokes, Senior Lecturer in International Relations, University of Kent, Canterbury, UK.A valuable study of the causes, meaning and significance of the armed insurgency in Colombia. It [presents] a welcome break from the hegemony of the apolitical discourses that have dominated the scholarship on Colombias conflict -- Nazih Richani, Director of Latin American Studies at Kean University, and Associate Professor of Political Science.Based on extensive first-hand research in guerrilla-controlled regions, Brittain chronicles the origins, development and achievements of Colombias FARC-EP while dispelling many of the myths surrounding the rebel group -- Terry Gibbs is an Associate Professor of Political Science and the Director of the Centre for International Studies at Cape Breton University in Nova Scotia, Canada. Review Quote Based on extensive first-hand research in guerrilla-controlled regions, Brittain chronicles the origins, development and achievements of Colombias FARC-EP while dispelling many of the myths surrounding the rebel group. This book is a must-read for any scholars and activists interested in both the history of social struggle and its future directions. Details ISBN074532875X Publisher Pluto Press Year 2009 ISBN-10 074532875X ISBN-13 9780745328751 Format Paperback Imprint Pluto Press Subtitle The Origin and Direction of the FARC-EP Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 986.063 Author James J. Brittain Short Title REVOLUTIONARY SOCIAL CHANGE IN Language English Media Book Pages 352 UK Release Date 2009-12-09 Publication Date 2009-12-09 Illustrations 17 b&w figures, 2 b&w maps AU Release Date 2009-12-09 NZ Release Date 2009-12-09 Alternative 9780745328768 Audience Undergraduate We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:161824110;

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