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Resource Wars and Social Movements in Bolivia

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“Ben Dangl takes the reader on an unforgettable and inspiring journey through Bolivia and neighboring countries, providing a window on the revolutionary struggles of the poor and dispossessed.”--Roxanne Dubar-Ortiz

New social movements have emerged in Bolivia over “the price of fire”—access to the basic elements of life for the impoverished majority.

Author Bios

Benjamin Dangl is a writer, activist, editor, doctoral candidate and teacher focusing on Latin American politics, social movements and history. Dangl is the author of the book The Price of Fire: Resource Wars and Social Movements in Bolivia (AK Press, 2007), which has also been published in Spanish by Plural Editores in Bolivia and in Tamil by The New Century Publishing House in Tamil Nadu, India. His latest book is Dancing with Dynamite: Social Movements and States in Latin America (AK Press, 2010). He is also a contributor toTaking Sides: Clashing Views on Latin American Issues (McGraw-Hill, 2006), Until the Rulers Obey: Voices from Latin American Social Movements (PM Press, 2014) and Grabbing Back: Essays Against the Global Land Grab (AK Press, 2014)

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Publication date: July 1, 2010

Reviews

"Thought out and well articulated...a necessary historical and international context." -Meerkat Media "I know of no other English language book on Bolivia so fresh, so up to date." -Chesa Boudin, Dollars and Sense Magazine "Lets ordinary people and leaders from across the political spectrum tell the stories of their movements" -International Socialist Review "Anyone interested in the inspiring social movement struggles in Latin America should read this book." -Z Magazine