The Affective Dynamics of Mass Protests: Midan Moments and Political Transformation in Egypt and Turkey

This book explores the connection between affects, mobilization, and political transformation, offering insights into urban mass protests in Egypt and Turkey. It introduces the Midān Moment concept, focusing on political transformation in Egypt and Turkey. Based on empirical research, it appeals to scholars and students in affect and emotion studies, political science, sociology, anthropology, area studies, cultural studies, gender studies, and postcolonial studies.

Format: Hardback
Length: 220 pages
Publication date: 08 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate relationship between affects, mobilization, and political transformation, providing a fresh and innovative perspective on urban mass protests and their remarkable ability to transcend time and space. Through a detailed examination of the affective and emotional dynamics of occupied Tahrir and Taksim Squares, the author offers a novel understanding of these protests and their potential to ignite transformative change.

The book's groundbreaking Midān Moment concept, coined by the author, sheds new light on the study of affect and emotion in the context of political transformation. Drawing upon extensive empirical research covering the 2011 and 2013 uprisings in Egypt and Turkey, the book offers a rich and nuanced analysis of the complex interplay between emotions, social movements, and political outcomes.

With its interdisciplinary approach, this book appeals to scholars and students across a wide range of disciplines, including political science, sociology, anthropology, area studies, cultural studies, gender studies, and postcolonial studies. It provides valuable insights into the complex processes that shape social movements, the role of emotions in shaping political outcomes, and the potential for transformative change in urban spaces.

By exploring the emotional and affective dimensions of urban mass protests, this book contributes to our understanding of the dynamics of contemporary politics and society. It offers valuable lessons for activists, policymakers, and scholars alike, as they navigate the complex terrain of social and political change in the 21st century.

Weight: 590g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032227221