Name: Social Movements: An Introduction
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Author: Donatella Della Porta
ISBN: 9781119167655

portada Social Movements: An Introduction

Type

Physical Book

Author

Donatella Della Porta

Mario Diani

Publisher

Wiley-Blackwell

Year

2020

Language

English

Pages

326

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

24.1x16.5x2 cm

Weight

0.64 kg.

ISBN13

9781119167655

Edition No.

0003

Synopsis "Social Movements: An Introduction "

A new, fully-revised and updated edition of the leading introduction to social movements and collective action - covers a broad range of approaches in the social sciences. 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. Positioned at the intersection of sociology and political science, this book: 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 Written by two internationally recognized experts in sociology and political science, the third edition of Social Movements: An Introduction is an essential course text and a must-read for students and scholars of sociology, political sociology, political science, and social movement studies.

Donatella Della Porta

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Donatella della Porta (Catania, 1956) es una destacada socióloga y politóloga italiana, reconocida mundialmente por sus estudios sobre movimientos sociales, violencia política, corrupción y democratización. Es profesora en la Scuola Normale Superiore de Florencia, donde dirige el Centro de Estudios de Movimientos Sociales (Cosmos). Ha publicado más de 90 libros y 150 artículos, influyendo significativamente en la sociología política contemporánea.

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