The Battle in Seattle: The Story Behind and Beyond the WTO Demonstrations

Thomas, Janet

ISBN 10: 1555911080 / ISBN 13: 9781555911089

Published by Fulcrum Publishing, 2000

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Battle in Seattle: The Story Behind and Beyond the WTO Demonstrations
• Publisher: Fulcrum Publishing
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1555911080
• ISBN 13: 9781555911089
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

November 30, 1999, is seen as a day of infamy-the day the World Trade Organization was battled head-on in Seattle. Media coverage, with its images of gas masks, tear-gas victims, bullying cops, rampaging hoodlums, and ruffled WTO dignitaries, presented a riveting picture of violence in the streets. But there was another battle of far greater consequence. People from around the world converged that day to show solidarity for working people and to voice their concerns about child labor, the environment, and global economic justice.

About the Author

Janet Thomas was born in Wales and lived in Montreal and Vancouver, Canada, before moving to Seattle when she was sixteen. She has lived within ferry range of Seattle for more than 30 years. The former editor of Spa magazine, Janet has written a book on hostel travel, now lives on San Juan Island in Washington.