Social movements : an introduction / Donatella della Porta and Mario Diani.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Della Porta, Donatella, 1956- author.

Diani, Mario, 1957- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Social movements.

Physical Description:

vii, 339 pages ; 23 cm

Edition:

Third edition.

Place of Publication:

Chichester, West Sussex ; Hoboken, NJ : Wiley-Blackwell, 2020.

Summary:

"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. 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"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

The study of social movements: recurring questions, (partially) changing answers

Social changes and social movements

The symbolic dimension of collective action

Collective action and identity

Individuals, networks, and participation

Organizations and organizing within social movements

Eventful protests

Political opportunities for social movements

The effects of social movements.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 260-320) and index.

Other Format:

Online version: Della Porta, Donatella, 1956- Social movements

ISBN:

9781119167655

1119167655

OCLC:

1128884924