• Title of article

    The power of peasants: Reflections on the meanings of La Vía Campesina

  • Author/Authors

    Annette Aurélie Desmarais، نويسنده ,

  • Issue Information
    روزنامه با شماره پیاپی سال 2008
  • Pages
    12
  • From page
    138
  • To page
    149
  • Abstract
    This article assesses the social and political significance of the international farmers’ movement, La Vía Campesina by exploring how it has evolved since its inception in 1993. It explores the movementʹs accomplishments and the tensions that exist between international expansion and a commitment to represent the local interests of member organizations.
  • Keywords
    La V?´a Campesina , Globalization , Peasant , Farmers’ movement
  • Journal title
    Journal of Rural Studies
  • Serial Year
    2008
  • Journal title
    Journal of Rural Studies
  • Record number

    745034