About the book
This lively textbook integrates theory and methodology into the study of social movements, and includes contemporary case studies to engage students and encourage them to apply theories critically. A wide range of protest cases are explored, from American, European and global arenas, including contemporary examples of political violence and terrorism, alter-globalisation, social networking and global activism. Key chapter features encourage students to engage critically with the material: method points uncover the methodology behind the theories, helping students to understand the larger study of social movements; debate points highlight classic arguments in social movement studies, encouraging students to critically assess theoretical approaches; and case studies connect theories to cases, allowing students to relate key principles to real-world examples. A companion website offers additional student and instructor resources, including lecture slides and worksheets.
Editions of Social Movements and Protest
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780521196369
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780521145817
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This lively textbook integrates theory and methodology into the study of social movements, and includes contemporary case studies to engage students and encourage them to apply theories critically. A wide range of protest cases are explored, from American, European and global arenas, including contemporary examples of political violence and terrorism, alter-globalisation, social networking and global activism. Key chapter features encourage students to engage critically with the material: method points uncover the methodology behind the theories, helping students to understand the larger study of social movements; debate points highlight classic arguments in social movement studies, encouraging students to critically assess theoretical approaches; and case studies connect theories to cases, allowing students to relate key principles to real-world examples. A companion website offers additional student and instructor resources, including lecture slides and worksheets.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Social Movements and Protest about?
This lively textbook integrates theory and methodology into the study of social movements, and includes contemporary case studies to engage students and encourage them to apply theories critically. A wide range of protest cases are explored, from American, European and global arenas, including contemporary examples of political violence and terrorism, alter-globalisation, social networking and global activism. Key chapter features encourage students to engage critically with the material: method points uncover the methodology behind the theories, helping students to understand the larger study of social movements; debate points highlight classic arguments in social movement studies, encouraging students to critically assess theoretical approaches; and case studies connect theories to cases, allowing students to relate key principles to real-world examples. A companion website offers additional student and instructor resources, including lecture slides and worksheets.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Social Movements and Protest?
Society and Social Sciences > Society and culture: general > Social and ethical issues
Where can I read a sample of Social Movements and Protest?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780521196369
Is Social Movements and Protest part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Key Topics in Sociology
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Social Movements and Protest?
Gemma Edwards
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Social Movements and Protest is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780521196369) and paperback(ISBN 9780521145817)