Social Theory And Social Movements

Author : Jochen Roose,Hella Dietz
Publisher : Springer
Page : 173 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2016-09-06
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9783658133818

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Social Theory and Social Movements by Jochen Roose,Hella Dietz Pdf

Social movements are not only a potential challenge to societies, they also challenge social theory. This volume looks at social movements and social movement research through the lens of different social theories. What can social movement studies learn from these theories? And: What can these theories learn from the analysis of social movements? From this double vantage point, the book discusses the theories of Michel Foucault, Pierre Bourdieu, Niklas Luhmann, Jeffrey Alexander, and Judith Butler, as well as rational choice theory, relational sociology, and organizational neo-institutionalism.

Author : Greg Martin
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 323 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2015-05
Category : History
ISBN : 9781136868153

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Understanding Social Movements by Greg Martin Pdf

"Understanding Social Movements offers a multidisciplinary introduction to the study of social and cultural protest and contentious politics. It combines a theoretical perspective and with a fascinating array of case studies. It covers religious movements; social welfare movements; struggles over space; law, crime and social movements; and media and movements. Other sections of the book discuss the origins of social movement studies and historical perspectives, social movements and political processes, new social movements, identity and cultural politics, and virtual networking and cyber protest. Case studies include the US civil rights movement, anti-globalization campaigns, and include further material from Europe, China, Latin America, Africa, India and the Middle East"--

Author : Gerald F. Davis,Doug McAdam,W. Richard Scott,Mayer N. Zald
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 454 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2005-05-09
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781139444194

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Social Movements and Organization Theory by Gerald F. Davis,Doug McAdam,W. Richard Scott,Mayer N. Zald Pdf

Although the fields of organization theory and social movement theory have long been viewed as belonging to different worlds, recent events have intervened, reminding us that organizations are becoming more movement-like - more volatile and politicized - while movements are more likely to borrow strategies from organizations. Organization theory and social movement theory are two of the most vibrant areas within the social sciences. This collection of original essays and studies both calls for a closer connection between these fields and demonstrates the value of this interchange. Three introductory, programmatic essays by leading scholars in the two fields are followed by eight empirical studies that directly illustrate the benefits of this type of cross-pollination. The studies variously examine the processes by which movements become organized and the role of movement processes within and among organizations. The topics covered range from globalization and transnational social movement organizations to community recycling programs.

Author : Karl-Dieter Opp
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 406 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2009-04-08
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781134014392

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Theories of Political Protest and Social Movements by Karl-Dieter Opp Pdf

Political protest and social movements are ubiquitous phenomena. This book focuses on the current theoretical approaches that aim at explaining them: the theory of collective action, the resource mobilization perspective, political opportunity structure theory, the identity approach, the framing perspective, and the dynamics of contention approach. The book has three objectives: (1) Many basic concepts like political opportunities or identity are not clearly defined. It is further often a matter of interpretation what factors are supposed to affect which phenomena. The first aim is therefore to provide a detailed introduction to and a clear restatement of the theories. Only then is it possible to assess and improve them. (2) For each theory the major strengths and weaknesses are discussed, and various modifications and extensions are suggested. (3) Building on these analyses, it is shown how the theories can be integrated into a single theoretical paradigm: the structural-cognitive model.

Author : Graeme Chesters,Ian Welsh
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2010-10-04
Category : History
ISBN : 9781136893308

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Social Movements: The Key Concepts by Graeme Chesters,Ian Welsh Pdf

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.

Author : Donatella della Porta,Mario Diani
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 800 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2015-10-29
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780191667824

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The Oxford Handbook of Social Movements by Donatella della Porta,Mario Diani Pdf

The Oxford Handbook of Social Movements is an innovative volume that presents a comprehensive exploration of social movement studies, mapping the field and expanding it to examine the recent developments in cognate areas of studies, within and beyond sociology and political science. This volume brings together the most distinguished social and political scientists working in this field, each writing thought-provoking essays in their area of expertise, and facilitates conversations between classic social movement agenda and lines of research. The Oxford Handbook of Social Movements discusses core theoretical perspectives, recent contributions from the field, and how patterns of macro social change may affect social movements, as well as suggesting what contributions social movement studies can give to other research areas in various disciplines.

Author : Assoc Professor Carol McClurg Mueller
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1992-01-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0300054866

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Frontiers in Social Movement Theory by Assoc Professor Carol McClurg Mueller Pdf

Scholars in the area of social action present new theories about this process, fashioning a social psychology of social movements that goes beyond theories currently in use.

Author : Harry H. Bash
Publisher : Humanities Press International
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015032275698

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Social Problems & Social Movements by Harry H. Bash Pdf

The two sociological fields of Social Problems and Social Movements have been typically disassociated and treated in isolation from each other. Harry Bash traces the development of these sociological specializations and, in doing so, brings together a widely dispersed literature.

Author : Stanford M. Lyman
Publisher : Springer
Page : 453 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2016-07-27
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781349237470

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Social Movements by Stanford M. Lyman Pdf

The aim of this book is to bring together classical, recent and contemporary analyses of the social movement phenomenon. Analysis is represented in several variants of its discursive form: the expository essay, the critique, the general theory, the specific case study and the futuristic meditation.

Author : Paul Almeida
Publisher : University of California Press
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2019-02-26
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780520290914

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Social Movements by Paul Almeida Pdf

Social Movements cleverly translates the art of collective action and mobilization by excluded groups to facilitate understanding social change from below. Students learn the core components of social movements, the theory and methods used to study them, and the conditions under which they can lead to political and social transformation. This fully class-tested book is the first to be organized along the lines of the major subfields of social movement scholarship—framing, movement emergence, recruitment, and outcomes—to provide comprehensive coverage in a single core text. Features include: use of real data collected in the U.S. and around the world the emphasis on student learning outcomes case studies that bring social movements to life examples of cultural repertoires used by movements (flyers, pamphlets, event data on activist websites, illustrations by activist musicians) to mobilize a group topics such as immigrant rights, transnational movement for climate justice, Women's Marches, Fight for $15, Occupy Wall Street, Gun Violence, Black Lives Matter, and the mobilization of popular movements in the global South on issues of authoritarian rule and neoliberalism With this book, students deepen their understanding of movement dynamics, methods of investigation, and dominant theoretical perspectives, all while being challenged to consider their own place in relation to social movements.

Author : Anthony Oberschall
Publisher : Transaction Publishers
Page : 414 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2024-06-26
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781412834360

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Social Movements by Anthony Oberschall Pdf

Author : Professor Antimo L Farro,Professor Henri Lustiger-Thaler
Publisher : Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.
Page : 301 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2014-05-28
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781409484844

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Reimagining Social Movements by Professor Antimo L Farro,Professor Henri Lustiger-Thaler Pdf

The social scientific study of social movements remains largely shaped by categories, concepts and debates that emerged in North Atlantic societies in the late 1960s and early 1970s, namely resource mobilization, framing, collective identity, and new social movements. It is now, however, increasingly clear that we are experiencing a profound period of social transformation associated with online interactivity, informationalization and globalization. Written by leading experts from around the world, the chapters in this book explore emerging forms of movement and action not only in terms of the industrialized countries of the North Atlantic, but recognizes the importance of globalizing forms of action and culture emerging from other continents and societies. This is the first book to bring together key authors exploring this transformation in terms of action, culture and movements. It not only engages with critical transformations in the nature of collective action, but also makes a significant contribution to the globalizing of sociology.

Author : Vincenzo Ruggiero,Nicola Montagna
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Social movements
ISBN : 0415445817

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Social Movements by Vincenzo Ruggiero,Nicola Montagna Pdf

This timely reader provides an anthology of the literature on social movements, including the key texts relating to the notions of conflict, social change and collective action. The editors have selected and commented on the cameos found in this field of analysis and research, from classical sociology through to contemporary social movement theory.

Author : Crossley, Nick
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
Page : 221 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2002-01-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780335206025

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Making Sense Of Social Movements by Crossley, Nick Pdf

This book offers a clear and comprehensive overview of the key sociological approaches to the study of social movements. The author argues that each of these approaches makes an important contribution to our understanding of social movements but that none is adequate on its own. In response he argues for a new approach which draws together key insights within the solid foundations of Pierre Bourdieu's social theory of practice.

Author : Felix Kolb
Publisher : Campus Verlag
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9783593384139

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Protest and Opportunities by Felix Kolb Pdf

Although grass-roots social movements are an important force of social and political change, they quite often fail to achieve their lofty goals. Similarly, the inability of research to systematically explain the impact of such movements stands in sharp contrast to their emotional appeal. Protest, Opportunities, and Mechanisms attempts to rejuvenate current scholarship by developing a comprehensive theory of social movements and political change. In addition to reviewing the existing literature on the political outcomes of social movements, this volume analyzes the examples of the American civil rights movement and anti-nuclear energy efforts in eighteen countries to forge a new understanding of their momentous impact.