
Social Movements: An Introduction
An Introduction
Wiley-Blackwell (Publisher)
3rd Edition
Published on 26. March 2020
Book
Paperback/Softback
352 pages
978-1-119-16765-5 (ISBN)
Description
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.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Hoboken
United States
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 245 mm
Width: 175 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
597 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-119-16765-5 (9781119167655)
Schweitzer Classification
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Additional editions

E-Book
02/2020
3rd Edition
Wiley
€33.99
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E-Book
02/2020
3rd Edition
Wiley
€33.99
Available for download
Previous edition
Book
12/2005
2nd Edition
Wiley
€34.66
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Persons
Donatella della Porta is Professor of Political Science and Dean of the Faculty of Political and Social Sciences at the Scuola Normale Superiore, Florence, Italy. She is also Director of the PhD program in Political Science and Sociology, and she leads the Center on Social Movement Studies (Cosmos). She has authored and edited many books, journal articles and contributions in edited volumes. Recent publications include Where did the Revolution go? (2017) and Legacies and Memories in Movements (2018).
Mario Diani is Professor and Chair of the Department of Sociology and Social Research, University of Trento, Italy. He was formerly ICREA Research Professor in the Department of Political and Social Sciences of Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona from 2010-2012, and Professor of Sociology at Strathclyde University in Glasgow from 1996-2001. His publications include The Cement of Civil Society: Studying Networks in Localities (2015) and articles in leading journals such as American Sociological Review and American Journal of Sociology.
Content
Foreword to the Third Edition vi
Chapter 1 The Study of Social Movements: Recurring Questions, (Partially) Changing Answers 1
Chapter 2 Social Changes and Social Movements 31
Chapter 3 The Symbolic Dimension of Collective Action 66
Chapter 4 Collective Action and Identity 90
Chapter 5 Individuals, Networks, and Participation 113
Chapter 6 Organizations and Organizing within Social Movements 134
Chapter 7 Eventful Protests 161
Chapter 8 Political Opportunities for Social Movements 197
Chapter 9 The Effects of Social Movements 232
References 260
Index 321