Social movements : an introduction

A comprehensive introduction and critical analysis of collective action in society today. Content: 1. The study of social movements: recurring questions, (partially) changing answers -- 1.1 Four core questions for social movememnt analysis -- 1.2 What is distinctive about social movements? -- 1.3 On this book -- 2. Social changes and social movements -- 2.1 Social structure, political cleavages, and collective action -- 2.2 States, markets, and social movements -- 2.3 Knowledge, culture, and conflicts -- 2.4 Structural transformations, new conflicts, new classes -- 2.5 summary -- 3. The symbolic dimension of collective action -- 3.1 Culture and action: the role of values -- 3.2 Culture and action: the cognitive perspective -- 3.3 Problems and responses -- 3.4 Summary -- 4. Collective action and identity -- 4.1 How does identity work? -- 4.2 Multiple identities -- 4.3 Does identity facilitate participation? -- 4.4 How is identity generated and reproduced? -- 4.5 Summary -- 5. Individuals, networks, and participation -- 5.1 Why do people get involved in collective action? the role of networks -- 5.2 Do networks always matter? -- 5.3 Individuals and organizations -- 5.4 Individual participation, movement subcultures, and virtual networks -- 5.5 Summary -- 6. Social movements and organizations -- 6.1 Organizational dilemmas in social movements -- 6.2 Types of social movement organizations -- 6.3 How do social movement organizations change? -- 6.4 From movement organizations to social movements networks -- 6.5 Summary -- 7. Action forms, repertoires, and cycles of protest -- 7.1 Protest: a definition -- 7.2 Repertoires of action -- 7.3 The logics and forms of protest -- 7.4 Strategic options and protest -- 7.5 Factors influencing repertoire choice -- 7.6 The cross -- national diffusion of protest -- 7.7 Cycles of protest, protest waves, and protest campaigns -- 7.8 Summary -- 8. The policing of protest and political opportunities for social movements -- 8.1 The policing of protest -- 8.2 political institutions and social movements -- 8.3 Prevailing strategies and social movements -- 8.4 Allies, opponents, and social movements -- 8.5 Discursive opportunity and the media system -- 8.6 Summary -- 9. Social movements and democracy -- 9.1 Social movement strategies and their effects -- 9.2 Changes in public policy -- 9.3 Social movements and procedural changes -- 9.4 Social movements and democratic theory -- 9.5 Social movements and democratization -- 9.6 Summary. Abstract: A comprehensive introduction and critical analysis of collective action in society today A Comprehensive Introduction And Critical Analysis Of Collective Action In Society Today. 1. The Study Of Social Movements: Recurring Questions, (partially) Changing Answers -- 1.1 Four Core Questions For Social Movememnt Analysis -- 1.2 What Is Distinctive About Social Movements? -- 1.3 On This Book -- 2. Social Changes And Social Movements -- 2.1 Social Structure, Political Cleavages, And Collective Action -- 2.2 States, Markets, And Social Movements -- 2.3 Knowledge, Culture, And Conflicts -- 2.4 Structural Transformations, New Conflicts, New Classes -- 2.5 Summary -- 3. The Symbolic Dimension Of Collective Action -- 3.1 Culture And Action: The Role Of Values -- 3.2 Culture And Action: The Cognitive Perspective -- 3.3 Problems And Responses -- 3.4 Summary -- 4. Collective Action And Identity -- 4.1 How Does Identity Work? -- 4.2 Multiple Identities -- 4.3 Does Identity Facilitate Participation? -- 4.4 How Is Identity Generated And Reproduced? -- 4.5 Summary -- 5. Individuals, Networks, And Participation --^ 5.1 Why Do People Get Involved In Collective Action? The Role Of Networks -- 5.2 Do Networks Always Matter? -- 5.3 Individuals And Organizations -- 5.4 Individual Participation, Movement Subcultures, And Virtual Networks -- 5.5 Summary -- 6. Social Movements And Organizations -- 6.1 Organizational Dilemmas In Social Movements -- 6.2 Types Of Social Movement Organizations -- 6.3 How Do Social Movement Organizations Change? -- 6.4 From Movement Organizations To Social Movements Networks -- 6.5 Summary -- 7. Action Forms, Repertoires, And Cycles Of Protest -- 7.1 Protest: A Definition -- 7.2 Repertoires Of Action -- 7.3 The Logics And Forms Of Protest -- 7.4 Strategic Options And Protest -- 7.5 Factors Influencing Repertoire Choice -- 7.6 The Cross -- National Diffusion Of Protest -- 7.7 Cycles Of Protest, Protest Waves, And Protest Campaigns -- 7.8 Summary -- 8. The Policing Of Protest And Political Opportunities For Social Movements -- 8.1 The Policing Of Protest --^ 8.2 Political Institutions And Social Movements -- 8.3 Prevailing Strategies And Social Movements -- 8.4 Allies, Opponents, And Social Movements -- 8.5 Discursive Opportunity And The Media System -- 8.6 Summary -- 9. Social Movements And Democracy -- 9.1 Social Movement Strategies And Their Effects -- 9.2 Changes In Public Policy -- 9.3 Social Movements And Procedural Changes -- 9.4 Social Movements And Democratic Theory -- 9.5 Social Movements And Democratization -- 9.6 Summary. Donatella Della Porta And Mario Diani. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [261]-328) And Indexes. Social Movements is a comprehensive introduction and critical analysis of collective action in society today. In the latter part of the last century, social movements became a permanent feature of modern democracies. The students' and workers' protests of the 1960s have been followed by movements focusing on women's rights, ethnic identities, peace, and environmental issues. This book draws on research and empirical work across the social sciences to address the key questions in this international field.In this new edition, the authors have updated all chapters with the most recent literature, and expanded on topics such as individual motivations, new media, public policies, and governance. The book has also been redesigned to a more user-friendly format. More than ever, Social Movements is the ideal introduction for students of social movements within social and political science.

Social Movements is a comprehensive introduction and critical analysis of collective action in society today. In this new edition, the authors have updated all chapters with the most recent scientific literature, expanded on topics such as individual motivations, new media, public policies, and governance.

• Draws on research and empirical work across the social sciences to address the key questions in this international field.
  
• New edition expands on topics such as individual motivations, new media, public policies, and governance.
  
• Has been redesigned in a more user-friendly format.

In the late 1960s, the world was apparently undergoing deep, dramatic transformations - even a revolution, some thought.