Synthesized answer
The central thesis of "Fences and Windows: Dispatches from the Front Lines of the Globalization Debate" reflects on the nature of resistance within the anti-globalization movement [Passage 1, Passage 2]. This resistance is characterized by street protests, carnival-style subversion, and an apparent disorganization which is identified as the movement's great strength [Passage 1, Passage 2].
The book brings together writings that track the globalization conflict, offering introduction and explanation regarding the movement's origins and future direction [Passage 2]. It articulates the concerns and complaints of a generation about economic fundamentalism, the criminalization of dissent, and the effects of Free Trade [Passage 2].
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From the book
al-style subversion and the apparent disorganization that is anti-globalization’s great strength. Fences and Windows: Dispatches from the Front Lines of the Globalization Debate is provocative, intelligent and passionate, a document, in its own right, of a unique time in our history. Categories: Political Science Pages: 298 Snippet: But this book also reflects on the nature of resistance: the street protests that shocked and energized millions, carnival-style subversion and the apparent disorganization that is anti-globalization’s great strength.
Title: Fences and Windows by Naomi Klein Description: Fences and Windows: Dispatches from the Front Lines of the Globalization Debate brings together two years of Naomi Klein’s writings and tracks the globalization conflict from Seattle to September 11th and beyond. Since the publication of No Logo, Naomi Klein has continued tirelessly as a brilliant and informed contributor to contemporary debate. Fences and Windows: Dispatches from the Front Lines of the Globalization Debate, intended as a companion to No Logo, includes her most notable essays, speeches and articles on issues from NAFTA to…