Social Movements: The Key Concepts

Nonfiction, History, Americas, United States, 20th Century
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Author: Graeme Chesters, Ian Welsh ISBN: 9781136893308
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: October 4, 2010
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Graeme Chesters, Ian Welsh
ISBN: 9781136893308
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: October 4, 2010
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

Social Movements: The Key Concepts provides an insightful, contemporary introduction to some of the frequently encountered terms and groups that are central to the study of collective action and social and political activism. Following an A-Z format, the entries defined and discussed are drawn from the following areas:

  • the ‘old’ social movements of the nineteenth century
  • the ‘new’ social movements of the 1960s and 1970s
  • the rise of contemporary ‘network’ movements.

Key American, European and global social movements are addressed, with each entry related to contemporary developments and emergent tendencies within the field. Including helpful references for further study, this concise and up-to-date guide is of relevance for those studying a range of disciplines, including sociology, politics, cultural studies and human geography.

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Social Movements: The Key Concepts provides an insightful, contemporary introduction to some of the frequently encountered terms and groups that are central to the study of collective action and social and political activism. Following an A-Z format, the entries defined and discussed are drawn from the following areas:

Key American, European and global social movements are addressed, with each entry related to contemporary developments and emergent tendencies within the field. Including helpful references for further study, this concise and up-to-date guide is of relevance for those studying a range of disciplines, including sociology, politics, cultural studies and human geography.

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