Challenging Toxic Hegemony: Repression and Resistance in Rossport and the Niger Delta

The article focuses on toxic capitalism, which refers to the negative byproducts of capitalism in society. Topics include the effectiveness of direct action social movements, the use of repression strategies and state violence, and resistance to corporate hegemony. Information is provided on the res...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Cox, Laurence (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2014
In: Social justice
Online Access: Volltext (Verlag)
Check availability: HBZ Gateway
Keywords:
Capitalism > Social aspects
Corporate corruption
Natural resources management
Political persecution
Social Action
Social Movements
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Summary:The article focuses on toxic capitalism, which refers to the negative byproducts of capitalism in society. Topics include the effectiveness of direct action social movements, the use of repression strategies and state violence, and resistance to corporate hegemony. Information is provided on the resource-based conflicts in the Niger Delta and Rossport, Ireland.