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Direct Action
An Ethnography
Book • 2009
David Graeber's "Direct Action" offers an ethnographic account of the anti-globalization movement, focusing on the strategies, tactics, and experiences of activists.
The book delves into the diverse forms of direct action employed, from protests and demonstrations to more creative and unconventional approaches.
Graeber analyzes the movement's internal dynamics, highlighting the tensions and collaborations between different groups.
He also explores the broader theoretical implications of direct action, challenging conventional understandings of power and resistance.
The book provides a rich and nuanced understanding of a significant social movement.
The book delves into the diverse forms of direct action employed, from protests and demonstrations to more creative and unconventional approaches.
Graeber analyzes the movement's internal dynamics, highlighting the tensions and collaborations between different groups.
He also explores the broader theoretical implications of direct action, challenging conventional understandings of power and resistance.
The book provides a rich and nuanced understanding of a significant social movement.
