Rethinking Revolutionary Change in Europe: A Neostructuralist Approach

This book reconsiders the English, French, and Russian Revolutions by proposing a "neostructuralist" integration of competing structuralist and postmodernist theory, offering a balanced and nuanced critique of both sides and presenting new ways of understanding radical change in European polities.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 11 March 2022
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

This book provides a fresh and insightful perspective on the theoretical and comparative analysis of revolutions, particularly focusing on the English, French, and Russian Revolutions. Bailey Stone offers a novel "neostructuralist" integration of competing structuralist and postmodernist theories, offering a balanced and nuanced critique of both sides. Through his exploration, he presents innovative ways of understanding radical change in the European polities that gave rise to the concept and the dramatic realities of modern revolutions.

Stone's central focus lies in examining the key themes of modernizers versus traditionalists, the old regime bourgeoisies, regicides, terror, and state legitimacy. By reconciling political and cultural theories of revolutionary causation and process, Stone's synthesis represents a significant advancement in our understanding of revolution.

This book is a valuable resource for scholars, students, and anyone interested in exploring the complexities and dynamics of political change and revolution. Its innovative approach and comprehensive analysis offer valuable insights into the historical and contemporary implications of these pivotal events.

Weight: 435g
Dimension: 219 x 154 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781538163870