Broken Solidarities: How Open Global Governance Divides and Rules

Felix Anderls book explores the decline of social movements against the World Bank and the rise of transnational rule, highlighting the impact of global economic institutions on complex rule and the division of social movements.

Format: Hardback
Length: 266 pages
Publication date: 28 July 2022
Publisher: Bristol University Press

Felix Anderls captivating book delves into a profound analysis of the decline of social movements against the World Bank and the emergence of a novel form of transnational rule. By examining the transnational mobilizations of the 1990s, the book sheds light on the challenges faced by activists in sustaining their momentum. It explores how the opening up of global economic institutions played a significant role in shaping complex rule in global governance, providing access to certain groups while simultaneously diminishing their ability to critique and undermine the overall movement. Through a seamless blend of international relations and social movement studies, the book offers a unique perspective by examining the interactions between international organizations and social movements. It highlights how social movements are fragmented and ruled in the absence of a centralized authority, emphasizing the intricate dynamics and power struggles at play in the global political landscape. This thought-provoking work provides valuable insights into the evolving nature of social movements and the complex interplay between global institutions and grassroots activism.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529220216