Reassembling Activism, Activating Assemblages

This book provides a conceptual and methodological alternative to dominant social movement theory, drawing on Actor-Network Theory (ANT) and assemblage. It explores empirical cases where science, technology, and activists intersect, focusing on learning from how collectives assemble themselves around matters of concern, establish alliances, and devise ways of caring for one another. It concludes that ANT is a useful tool in constructing forms of attention and care that aspire to learn from social movements.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 120 pages
Publication date: 30 June 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Drawing on Actor-Network Theory (ANT) and its sibling notion of assemblage, this comprehensive book presents a novel conceptual and methodological framework that challenges the dominant social movement theory. The contributors delve into empirical cases where science, technology, and activists intersect, focusing on the process of collectives assembling themselves around matters of concern, forming alliances with diverse human and non-human entities, and developing strategies for caring for one another. Through their analysis, they conclude that Actor-Network Theory (ANT) offers a valuable tool for constructing forms of attention and care that aspire to learn from social movements rather than explaining them away.

This book will appeal to scholars and researchers interested in activism, broader political and social movements, as well as those exploring the intricate interactions between science, technology, and society. Originally published as a special issue of Social Movement Studies, it contributes to the ongoing dialogue on the dynamics and complexities of social change.

Weight: 234g
Dimension: 177 x 245 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032087818