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OverviewUnlike political or economic institutions, social movements have an elusive power, but one that is no less real. From the French and American revolutions through the democratic and workers' movements of the nineteenth century to the totalitarian movements of today, movements exercise a fleeting but powerful influence on politics and society. This study surveys the history of the social movement, puts forward a theory of collective action to explain its surges and declines, and offers an interpretation of the power of movement that emphasises its effects on personal lives, policy reforms and political culture. While covering cultural, organisational and personal sources of movements' power, the book emphasises the rise and fall of social movements as part of political struggle and as the outcome of changes in political opportunity structure. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Sidney Tarrow (Cornell University, New York)Publisher: Cambridge University Press Imprint: Cambridge University Press (Virtual Publishing) Edition: 2nd Revised edition ISBN: 9780511813245ISBN 10: 0511813244 Publication Date: 05 June 2012 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Tertiary & Higher Education , Professional & Vocational Format: Undefined Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviews' ... a fine achievement. If others can build upon Tarrow's work with the same mixture of intellectual generosity, patience, and breadth, then the future of social movement scholarship is on firm ground.' Australian Journal of Political Science Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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