9781119167655-1119167655-Social Movements: An Introduction

Social Movements: An Introduction

ISBN-13: 9781119167655
ISBN-10: 1119167655
Edition: 3
Author: Donatella della Porta, Mario Diani
Publication date: 2020
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Format: Paperback 352 pages
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ISBN-13: 9781119167655
ISBN-10: 1119167655
Edition: 3
Author: Donatella della Porta, Mario Diani
Publication date: 2020
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Format: Paperback 352 pages

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Social Movements: An Introduction (ISBN-13: 9781119167655 and ISBN-10: 1119167655), written by authors Donatella della Porta, Mario Diani, was published by Wiley-Blackwell in 2020. With an overall rating of 4.4 stars, it's a notable title among other Geography (Social Sciences, Sociology, Political Science, Politics & Government, Earth Sciences) books. You can easily purchase or rent Social Movements: An Introduction (Paperback) from BooksRun, along with many other new and used Geography books and textbooks. And, if you're looking to sell your copy, our current buyback offer is $5.57.

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A new, fully-revised and updated edition of the leading introduction to social movements and collective action – covers a broad range of approaches in the social sciences.

Now in its third edition, Social Movements is the market-leading introductory text on collective action in contemporary society. The text draws from theory-driven, systematic empirical research from across the social sciences to address central questions and concepts in the field. Sophisticated yet reader-friendly chapters offer critical analyses of relevant literature whilst exploring important issues and debates.

The global political landscape has undergone significant changes in the years since this book’s initial publication, such as the spread of online protests, the resurgence of nationalist and right-wing activity, global revolts, and increased social and economic polarization. This thoroughly updated edition offers fresh discussions of recent social movements against austerity from around the world, new empirical examples, references to recent episodes of contention, an expanded comparative approach to social movement theory in the scientific literature, and more. Positioned at the intersection of sociology and political science, this book:

  • Presents an empirical and engaging exploration of contemporary social movements
  • Discusses topics such as organizing within social movements, eventful protests, political opportunities, symbolism and identity in collective action, and social change
  • Highlights how core mechanisms of collective action operate in different movements, past and present
  • Provides a conceptual methodology useful for social science students and researchers alike
  • Highlights how core mechanisms of collective action operate in different movements in the past and present

Written by two internationally recognized experts in sociology and political science, the third edition of Social Movements: An Introduction is an essential course text and a must-read for students and scholars of sociology, political sociology, political science, and social movement studies.

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