Meyer, David S.
How Social Movements (Sometimes) Matter
- ISBN 13:
- 9780745696850
- author:
- Meyer, David S.
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Polity Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 16.3 x 2.1 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
How Social Movements (Sometimes) Matter explores how ordinary individuals can affect the world and what makes it possible when they succeed. David S. Meyer examines the origins of social movements, their contrast with revolutionary campaigns, and the influence of activists on politics and culture.
The book assesses the power of protest politics, highlighting the narratives about political change that activists construct and the potential payoffs of their efforts. With a wealth of intriguing cases, Meyer offers a fuller understanding of the complexities of social movements and their impact on society.
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