"Meaningful Resistance" is an academic book that explores the interplay between market mechanisms, local practices, and protest movements. Written by Erica S. Simmons, the book provides an in-depth analysis of how market-oriented threats to subsistence can act as catalysts for resistance movements. It highlights the complex dynamics that emerge in various social and political contexts and examines how communities respond to economic challenges. By combining theoretical approaches with practical examples, it offers a comprehensive understanding of the mechanisms of resistance in an increasingly market-oriented world. This book is aimed at students and professionals in the fields of politics, social sciences, and humanities who are interested in the connections between economy and social resistance.