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Discover the profound impact of collective action with 'What is a Social Movement?' This insightful book offers a comprehensive overview of social movements and their pivotal role in shaping society. Understand the dynamics of activism, from environmentalism to international human rights, and explore how these movements influence politics and culture. Authored by experts and published by John Wiley & Sons, this essential read provides a detailed examination of the structures, ideas, and strategies that underpin social movements today. Dive into key concepts like grassroots organizing, protest methods, and the intersection of culture and activism. Perfect for students, researchers, and anyone passionate about social change, this book is a foundational text in social sciences. With 176 pages of rich content, it’s a reliable resource for grasping the complexities of movements that propel societies forward. Shipping is free for this item, and delivery may take up to 6 weeks. Please note that once you place your order, it cannot be canceled. Get your copy today and enhance your understanding of the forces driving social change in the modern world!
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780745660851
Year: 2014
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 176
Description:
Social movements play a central role in the scope and direction of
social change. They were instrumental in the creation of the modern
state and, today, are major forces in politics and culture.
Environmentalism, gay rights, alterglobalization, and Islamic
fundamentalism are all movements with far-reaching impacts on
contemporary society.
What is a Social Movement? traces how the study of movements
such as these - of their structures, their ideas, and their
repertoires of protest - have grown in recent years to become a
major focus in the social sciences. It deftly navigates the
organizational, ideational, and cultural complexity of political
and social movements, and offers a succinct but comprehensive
overview of the hows, whys, and wheretofores of studying them. The
book analyzes how politics and culture frequently intersect as
people participate in movements that call for change and pursue
group interests. By focusing on movement organizations and
networks, on what they do, and how they articulate their ideas of
justice and collective interests, What is a Social Movement?
lays the essential groundwork for understanding this significant
and exciting field of research, where it came from, and where it is
headed.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780745660851
Year: 2014
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 176
Description:
Social movements play a central role in the scope and direction of
social change. They were instrumental in the creation of the modern
state and, today, are major forces in politics and culture.
Environmentalism, gay rights, alterglobalization, and Islamic
fundamentalism are all movements with far-reaching impacts on
contemporary society.
What is a Social Movement? traces how the study of movements
such as these - of their structures, their ideas, and their
repertoires of protest - have grown in recent years to become a
major focus in the social sciences. It deftly navigates the
organizational, ideational, and cultural complexity of political
and social movements, and offers a succinct but comprehensive
overview of the hows, whys, and wheretofores of studying them. The
book analyzes how politics and culture frequently intersect as
people participate in movements that call for change and pursue
group interests. By focusing on movement organizations and
networks, on what they do, and how they articulate their ideas of
justice and collective interests, What is a Social Movement?
lays the essential groundwork for understanding this significant
and exciting field of research, where it came from, and where it is
headed.