Environmental Networks and Social Movement Theory
Published on 11. September 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
272 pages
978-1-4725-8971-2 (ISBN)
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Clare Saunders' book is an important contribution to the literature on social movements and environmentalism. Using the concept of 'environmental networks', it explores the extent to which social movement theory helps us understand how a broad range of environmental organizations interact. It considers the practicalities of social movement theories and it goes on to relate them to the practices of environmental networks. Theoretically and empirically rich, the book draws on extensive survey material with 144 UK environmental organizations, as diverse as not-in-my-backyard (NIMBY) groups, reformists, conservationists and radicals; interviews with more than 40 key campaigners and extensive participant-observation, particularly in London.
Focussing particularly on the crucial question of networking dynamics, the book reveals that there are broad ranging network links across the movements' spatial and ideological dimensions. Combined with inevitable ideological clashes and a degree of sectarian rivalry, these links helps produce vibrant environmental networks that together work to protect and/or preserve the environment. This book is an invaluable resource for anyone concerned with environmental issues, politics and movements.
Clare Saunders' book is an important contribution to the literature on social movements and environmentalism. Using the concept of 'environmental networks', it explores the extent to which social movement theory helps us understand how a broad range of environmental organizations interact. It considers the practicalities of social movement theories and it goes on to relate them to the practices of environmental networks. Theoretically and empirically rich, the book draws on extensive survey material with 144 UK environmental organizations, as diverse as not-in-my-backyard (NIMBY) groups, reformists, conservationists and radicals; interviews with more than 40 key campaigners and extensive participant-observation, particularly in London.
Focussing particularly on the crucial question of networking dynamics, the book reveals that there are broad ranging network links across the movements' spatial and ideological dimensions. Combined with inevitable ideological clashes and a degree of sectarian rivalry, these links helps produce vibrant environmental networks that together work to protect and/or preserve the environment. This book is an invaluable resource for anyone concerned with environmental issues, politics and movements.
Reviews / Votes
This book successfully provides a constructive framework for considering environmental networks through a 'dynamic process' combining a range of aspects of SMT which have previously been considered in isolation. It highlights the extensive, and often surprising, network links between environmental organisations of differing spatial and ideological standpoints. This book's depth and accessible writing style make it an excellent accompaniment to both new and established readers examining politics, environmentalism and social movements. -- William Knight, University of Nottingham * Political Studies Review Volume 13, Issue 1 * Saunders gives a forceful insight into (new) social movement theory. * Neue Politische Literatur *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
Professional and scholarly
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
418 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4725-8971-2 (9781472589712)
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Clare Saunders
Environmental Networks and Social Movement Theory
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Bloomsbury Academic
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Person
Clare Saunders is Senior Lecturer in Environmental Politics at the Environment and Sustainability Institute, University of Exeter, UK.
Content
Chapter 1. Introduction
Chapter 2. Environmental movements and environmental networks
Chapter 3. Key organisations and campaigns in London's environmental network
Chapter 4. The role of resources in relationships
Chapter 5. Political structures, political contingencies and environmental networks
Chapter 6. Environmental networks and new social movement theory
Chapter 7. Collective identity and solidarity. Do they unify or factionalise environmental networks?
Chapter 8. Towards a synthetic analytical framework for understanding interaction in environmental networks
Chapter 2. Environmental movements and environmental networks
Chapter 3. Key organisations and campaigns in London's environmental network
Chapter 4. The role of resources in relationships
Chapter 5. Political structures, political contingencies and environmental networks
Chapter 6. Environmental networks and new social movement theory
Chapter 7. Collective identity and solidarity. Do they unify or factionalise environmental networks?
Chapter 8. Towards a synthetic analytical framework for understanding interaction in environmental networks