Revolutionary Social Change in Colombia: The origin and direction of the FARC-EP
James J. Brittain has recently published Revolutionary Social Change in Colombia: The origin and direction of the FARC-EP (2010, Pluto Press).
“This book presents an insider’s account of Colombia’s internal conflict. At the forefront is the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia-People’s Army (FARC-EP). Although they are one of the most powerful military forces in Latin American history, little is known about the FARC-EP. James J. Brittain explains where and why this political-military movement came into existence and assesses whether the methods employed by the insurgency have the potential to assist the emancipation of those marginalized in Colombia. Brittain’s fascinating study details the relevance of armed struggle within the context of twenty-first-century Latin American politics. This is an essential title for those wishing to develop a full understanding of the continent.”
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What others are saying about Revolutionary Social Change in Colombia:
“A theoretically and empirically rich analysis of the insurgency and its historical origins. This will become a reference point for scholars seeking to understand the structural origins of Colombia’s ongoing conflict.” – Doug Stokes, Senior Lecturer in International Relations, University of Kent, Canterbury, UK
“A valuable study of the causes, meaning and significance of the armed insurgency in Colombia. It [presents] a welcome break from the hegemony of the apolitical discourses that have dominated the scholarship on Colombia’s conflict.” – Nazih Richani, Associate Professor of Political Science and Director of Latin American Studies, Kean University
“Based on extensive first-hand research in guerrilla-controlled regions, Brittain chronicles the origins, development and achievements of Colombia’s FARC-EP while dispelling many of the myths surrounding the rebel group. This book is a must-read for any scholars and activists interested in both the history of social struggle and its future directions.” – Terry Gibbs, Associate Professor of Political Science and Director of the Centre for International Studies, Cape Breton University
To order the book:
Revolutionary Social Change in Colombia:
The Origin and Direction of the FARC-EP
James J. Brittain
ISBN: 9780745328751
Extent: 352pp
Illustrations: 17 figures, 2 maps
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Posted: December 17th, 2009 under Colombia.