Direkte Aktion

"Direct Action" by David Graeber is a comprehensive ethnographic study that examines the movement for global justice. Graeber, who serves as both a researcher and an activist, provides a unique insight into the dynamics and structures of this movement. He analyzes the organization and the events that preceded the protests against the anti-globalization summits, shedding light on the informal discussions that took place in cafés and at large planning meetings. In clear and accessible language, Graeber takes readers behind the scenes of a movement that has fundamentally changed global power relations and the perception of political engagement. This book is not only a scholarly analysis but also a vivid account of the rituals and symbols of the activist culture expressed in the streets and at protests.