Social Movements and Protest Politics

Social Movements and Protest Politics is a fully revised and updated edition that provides interdisciplinary perspectives on the sociology of protest movements. It covers major theories, concepts, methods, ethics, legal mobilisation, protest policing, and criminal justice activism. The book also examines recent developments and novel social movements, including Black Lives Matter, Extinction Rebellion, Gilets Jaunes, #MeToo, and Hong Kong's Umbrella Movement. It offers a comprehensive overview of the field, with historical and contemporary case studies and examples from various countries.

Format: Hardback
Length: 436 pages
Publication date: 22 December 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This extensively revised and updated edition of Social Movements and Protest Politics offers interdisciplinary insights into the sociology of protest movements. It explores major theories and concepts, presenting them in a clear, accessible, and engaging manner. The second edition introduces new chapters on methods and ethics of social movement research, legal mobilisation, protest policing, and criminal justice activism, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. It also delves into the concept of the 'post-protest society,' where the right to protest is increasingly restricted and authorities have substantial legal tools to ban protests and undermine the effectiveness of protest movements.

The book examines recent developments and novel social movements, such as Black Lives Matter, Extinction Rebellion, Gilets Jaunes, #MeToo, and the Hong Kong Umbrella Movement. It also explores the rise of contemporary forms of populism in democratic societies.

The book provides a comprehensive overview of social movement studies, covering early origins, theoretical developments, and key ideas from resource mobilisation theory, the political process model, and new social movement approaches. It offers extensive commentary on the role of culture in social protest, including visual images, emotions, storytelling, music, and sport. Religious movements, geography and struggles over space, media and movements, and global activism are also explored in depth.

Throughout the text, historical and contemporary case studies and examples from various countries are provided, including the American civil rights movement, Greenpeace, Pussy Riot, Indigenous peoples movements, liberation theology, Indignados, Occupy, and Tea Party movements. These case studies offer valuable insights into the dynamics, strategies, and outcomes of social protests across different contexts and regions.

In conclusion, this revised and updated edition of Social Movements and Protest Politics is an essential resource for scholars, students, and activists interested in understanding the sociology of protest movements and their impact on society. It provides a comprehensive and interdisciplinary perspective on the field, offering valuable insights into major theories, concepts, and contemporary developments.

Weight: 1000g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367420963
Edition number: 2 ed