"This is an excellent book which, unlike many dull texts about social movements, actually relates them to two of the most important issues of the day, namely the 'crisis of politics' and the question of 'globalisation.' West does an admirable job in linking these issues and the end result is a much better book about social movements than most of ... Read morethe competition." Ray Kiely, Queen Mary University of London "Combining normative theory and empirical research, David West demonstrates the important role social movements have played and play in an increasingly global politics. An interesting read for social movement scholars and practitioners." Donatella Della Porta, European University Institute "This is an excellent, timely and instructive guide to politics outside formal political institutions. At a moment when states – both democratic and non-democratic – reveal themselves to be desperately unable to manage prevailing economic, social and political crises, David West reminds us not simply that “another politics is possible”, but that it has always been there under the surface of established structures of power. Social Movements in Global Politics is an excellent resource for students and will stand as a leading text for many years to come." James Martin, Goldsmiths University, London Show Less