This groundbreaking book examines the global and domestic significance of the Zapatista movement and the Chiapas region itself, and features original contributions from British, American and Mexican writers.
‘The book’s many strengths include its coverage of the history of the Ejercito Zapatista de Liberacion Nacional (EZLN), placing the struggle in a global context through a critique of neoliberalism and capitalism.’ TLS
This groundbreaking book examines the global and domestic significance of the Zapatista movement and the Chiapas region itself, and features original contributions from British, American and Mexican writers.
About The Author
John Holloway is a Professor in the Instituto de Ciencias Sociales y Humanidades of the Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla in Mexico. His publications include Crack Capitalism (Pluto, 2010), Change the World Without Taking Power (Pluto, 2005), Zapatista! Rethinking Revolution in Mexico(co-editor, Pluto, 1998) and Global Capital, National State and The Politics of Money (co-editor, 1994).
Dr Eloína Peláez is an independent researcher who has worked in the University of Edinburgh and the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México.
1. John Holloway and Eloína Peláez: Introduction 2. Enrique Rajchenberg and Catherine Héau-Lambert: History and Symbolism in the Zapatista Movement 3. Ana Esther Ceceña and Andrés Barreda: Chiapas and the Global Restructuring of Capital 4. Márgara Millán: Zapatista Indigenous Women 5. Harry Cleaver: The Zapatistas And The Electronic Fabric Of Struggle 6. Patricia King and Francisco Javier Villanueva: Breaking the Blockade: The Move from Jungle to City 7. Luis Lorenzano: Zapatismo: Recomposition of Labour, Radical Democracy and Revolutionary Project 8. John Holloway: Dignity's Revolt Index Andres Barreda: Professor in the Faculty of Economics of the Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico. Ana Esther Cecena: Researcher in the Institute of Economic Research in the Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico. Harry Cleaver: Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Texas at Austin. Catherine Heau-Lambert: Professor in the Escuela Nacional de Antropologia e Historia, Mexico City. Patricia King and Javier Villanueva: Freelance researchers Luis Lorenzano: Division of Social Sciences and Humanities of the Universidad Autonoma Metropolitana - Xochimilco. Margara Millan: Sociologist. Researcher in the Centre for Latin American Studies in the Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico. Enrique Rajchenberg: Professor in the Faculties of Economics and of Philosophy and Literature in the Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico. |
