Social Movements by Donatella Della Porta

Social Movements by Donatella Della Porta

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Summary

This critical discussion of current studies of contemporary social movements in Western societies examines the central problems for the analysis of contemporary social movements. It integrates approaches which have developed on both sides of the Atlantic since the 1970s.

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Social Movements by Donatella Della Porta

Social Movements: An Introduction provides students with a comprehensive introduction and critical analysis of collective action in society today. In the latter part of this century, social movements have become a permanent feature of modern democracies. The students' and workers' protests of the 1960s have been followed by movements focusing on women's rights, ethnic identities, peace and environmental issues. This book draws on research and empirical work across the social sciences to address the key questions in this international field.The authors examine the structural bases of contemporary movements: the role of symbolic production in the evolution of collective action and in identity construction: the relevance of organizational factors and social networks: and interaction between movements and the political system. The book includes numerous examples drawn from particular movements to guide students through the issues covered. It is the ideal introduction for students of social movements within social and political science.
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ISBN 13 9780631192138
ISBN 10 0631192131
Title Social Movements
Author Donatella Della Porta
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Year published 1998-11-27
Number of pages 336
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