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Discover the emergence and significance of social movements in the modern political landscape with 'Protest Politics Today'. This essential 304-page book, written by Devashree Gupta and published by John Wiley & Sons in 2017, delves deep into how social movements act as powerful catalysts for change, engaging audiences across democracies and autocracies alike. Featuring comprehensive analysis and contemporary case studies, Gupta provides readers with a clear understanding of how social movements respond to issues like police brutality, economic inequality, and authoritarian governance. By examining the strategic thinking and innovative approaches movements employ to challenge the status quo, this book becomes invaluable for students and scholars interested in social movements and contentious politics. Learn how political and social contexts influence activism and discover the intricate relationships that define modern protests. Perfect for classroom discussions, this book also offers suggestions for further reading, making it a must-have resource for anyone exploring social change through protest. Enjoy free shipping on this item, with delivery expected within 6 weeks. Note that once your order is placed, it cannot be canceled. Enhance your understanding of protest and political engagement today with this insightful addition to your library.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780745671154
Year: 2017
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 304
Description:
Social movements play a vital and increasingly visible role in modern politics Headline-grabbing demonstrations against authoritarian governments, police brutality, economic inequality, and other grievances suggest that, around the world, social movements are seen as powerful catalysts of change. In democracies as well as autocracies, rich countries as well as poor, citizens turn repeatedly to protest as a way of addressing a range of perceived social ills.
In this engaging and accessible book, Devashree Gupta offers a thorough introduction to the study of social movements in these diverse settings, examining their structures and operations to identify the ways in which political and social contexts shape how movements behave and what impacts they have Drawing on multiple theoretical approaches and contemporary case studies, Gupta explores how movements think and act strategically, learning from past interactions with authorities and the experiences of other movements, to find innovative ways to challenge the status quo With suggestions for further reading and questions for class discussion throughout, Protest Politics Today will be essential reading for students of social movements and contentious politics across the world.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780745671154
Year: 2017
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 304
Description:
Social movements play a vital and increasingly visible role in modern politics Headline-grabbing demonstrations against authoritarian governments, police brutality, economic inequality, and other grievances suggest that, around the world, social movements are seen as powerful catalysts of change. In democracies as well as autocracies, rich countries as well as poor, citizens turn repeatedly to protest as a way of addressing a range of perceived social ills.
In this engaging and accessible book, Devashree Gupta offers a thorough introduction to the study of social movements in these diverse settings, examining their structures and operations to identify the ways in which political and social contexts shape how movements behave and what impacts they have Drawing on multiple theoretical approaches and contemporary case studies, Gupta explores how movements think and act strategically, learning from past interactions with authorities and the experiences of other movements, to find innovative ways to challenge the status quo With suggestions for further reading and questions for class discussion throughout, Protest Politics Today will be essential reading for students of social movements and contentious politics across the world.