Political Expressionism: Roots of Social Movements in Iran, the Middle East, and the World

Political Expressionism explores the roots of social movements in Iran, the Middle East, and the world, examining changes in how they operate over the last century. It focuses on the impact of Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) on Traditional Communication Methods (TCMs) and the conceptualization of space in states and societies. The book analyzes various social movements, including the Iran Students protest of July 1999, the Green Movement of Iran, the economic uprisings and the Women, Life, Freedom Movement in Iran of 2022, the Arab Spring, Taksim Square Movement in Turkey, and the Umbrella Revolution in Hong Kong. It aims to bridge knowledge gaps between theory and practice for academics and human rights activists.

Format: Hardback
Length: 236 pages
Publication date: 15 October 2023
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Political Expressionism: Roots of Social Movements in Iran, the Middle East, and the World explores the profound impact of politics on social movements and the art world, offering a theoretical and historical overview of changes in social movement dynamics over the past century. The book highlights the significant role of Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) in transforming the dynamics of contention and altering the nature of social movements. It raises critical questions about the modern dream for social change, the future of social movements in Iran, the Middle East, and the world, the roles of social movements in creating frameworks for democracy, and the impact of Internet Communications Technologies (ICTs) on the conceptualization of space in states and societies. The book examines a range of social movements, including the Iran Students protest of July 1999, the Green Movement of Iran (2009-2010), the economic uprisings and the Women, Life, Freedom Movement in Iran of 2022, the Arab Spring (2010-2012), the Taksim Square (Gezi Park) Movement in Turkey (2013), and the Umbrella Revolution in Hong Kong that started in 2014. Its aim is to bridge knowledge gaps between the theory and practice of social movements for academics and human rights activists alike.
Political Expressionism: Roots of Social Movements in Iran, the Middle East, and the World delves into the profound influence of politics on social movements and the art world, providing a comprehensive theoretical and historical overview of changes in social movement dynamics over the past century. The book underscores the transformative role of Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) in reshaping the dynamics of contention and reshaping the nature of social movements. It poses critical questions about the modern dream for social change, the future of social movements in Iran, the Middle East, and the world, the roles of social movements in establishing democratic frameworks, and the impact of Internet Communications Technologies (ICTs) on the conceptualization of space in states and societies. The book examines a diverse range of social movements, including the Iran Students protest of July 1999, the Green Movement of Iran (2009-2010), the economic uprisings and the Women, Life, Freedom Movement in Iran of 2022, the Arab Spring (2010-2012), the Taksim Square (Gezi Park) Movement in Turkey (2013), and the Umbrella Revolution in Hong Kong that began in 2014. Its objective is to bridge the knowledge gap between social movement theory and practice for academics and human rights activists alike.

Weight: 558g
Dimension: 235 x 159 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781666924565