In Power Interrupted; Sylvanna M. Falcón redirects the conversation about UN-based feminist activism toward UN forums on racism. Her analysis of UN antiracism spaces; in particular the 2001 World Conference against Racism; Racial Discrimination; Xenophobia; and Related Intolerance in Durban; South Africa; considers how a race and gender intersectionality approach broadened opportunities for feminist organizing at the global level. The Durban conference gave feminist activists a pivotal opportunity to expand the debate about the ongoing challenges of global racism; which had largely privileged men's experiences with racial injustice. When including the activist engagements and experiential knowledge of these antiracist feminist communities; the political significance of human rights becomes evident. Using a combination of interviews; participant observation; and extensive archival data; Sylvanna M. Falcón situates contemporary antiracist feminist organizing from the Americas―specifically the activism of feminists of color from the United States and Canada; and feminists from Mexico and Peru―alongside a critical historical reading of the UN and its agenda against racism.
#666699 in Books 2007-02-15Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.93 x 1.11 x 7.14l; 2.84 #File Name: 0295986859536 pages
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12 of 15 people found the following review helpful. For advanced students of Chinese BuddhismBy PBjWThis is an excellent treatment of the Lotus Sutra in Chinese art; primarily focusing on Dunhuang but of use to anyone who wants to gain a further understanding of medieval Chinese murals and sculpture. A basic knowledge of both Buddhism and Buddhist iconography is almost essential but a fast learning; highly motivated beginner would also find this book extremely helpful. No one going to all the trouble to visit the Dunhuang caves should go without reading this book; and anyone who finds this book hard reading or uninteresting with a trip to Dunhuang on their agenda; should choose another destination. For those interested in medieval Chinese Buddhist iconography and pictorial art; this book "pulls it all together" and is both readable and scholarly in its approach. Excellent photographs and detailed drawings to help one interpret the ancient paintings make this book an invaluable guidebook to Dunhuang or to any armchair traveller. A true find and a book one will be able to reread over and over again as one becomes an increasingly advanced student of the subject.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A fascinating work by a very thoughtful scholar. The ...By ChenchenA fascinating work by a very thoughtful scholar. The book analyzes and uncovers the underlying desire and demands hidden behind the Buddhist artworks in their historical context; thus providing the readers convincing answers to why and how these artworks were made.
