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The world-systems theory: arguments and problems

The author looks at the world-systems analysis as a recent, up-to-date and adequate form of the Marx rooted critical social theory – contrary to Wallerstein himself, who regards his attempts as establishing a new and interdisciplinary science, although in its direct factors of emergence giving credits to elements of the Marxian tradition. The world-systems analysis, nevertheless offers a fruitful and rich insight, with several players, which can be tested against reality.

The neozapatist movement: its theory and practice

Meanwhile zapatistas walk. They walk and pose questions. Slowly but they move forward. One step ahead, two steps back. They sow seeds and animate their children. They pay attention, talk, act and listen to the others, smile and sing on the land. Why is the Zapatista Autonomy so profoundly different from the well known socio-political context reproduced by the dominant culture of our time day-by-day? Does this very different really work? And if yes, what are the reasons behind?

Manifesto of the Network of Alternative Resistance (1999)

Groups in Western Europe and Latin America published a political program in Buenos Aires, September 1999 to create a worldwide counter power of non-government actors. This alternative called libertarian communism is based on changing lifestyle. It is a solidarity op-position – to the bourgeois system – which is the rejection and overcoming of the standardisation of individuals, their consolidation, separation and isolation.