Building the Commune

Discover Latin America's experiments in direct democracy as George Ciccariello-Maher travels through radical movements that have been shaping up for the past twenty-five years. From Venezuela's rebellion against neoliberalism to the institutionalization of communes, Building the Commune assesses the success and failures of these projects, providing inspiration and lessons for radical movements seeking change today. Meet workers, community members, students, and government officials and gain insight into the consistent commitment to ideals of radical democracy.