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The Wiley Blackwell Encyclopedia of Social and Political Movements

The Wiley Blackwell Encyclopedia of Social and Political Movements

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The Wiley Blackwell Encyclopedia of Social and Political Movements is the ultimate reference work on social and political movements, covering significant movements, revolutions, and collective events worldwide. With over 600 peer-reviewed entries, it explores a vast array of topics, from historical revolutions to contemporary movements, offering a comprehensive understanding of the social worlds in which they emerge and operate. The second edition includes over 200 new entries covering recent cultural and political developments, making it an essential resource for advanced students and researchers in social movements, sociology, political science, and more.

Format: Hardback
Length: 2576 pages
Publication date: 22 December 2022
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd


The Wiley Blackwell Encyclopedia of Social and Political Movements is a comprehensive and authoritative reference work that delves into the world of significant social movements, revolutions, and collective events across different historical periods worldwide. Spanning five volumes, this encyclopedia offers over 600 peer-reviewed entries, meticulously organized alphabetically, providing a wealth of information and insights into a diverse range of social protests and collective action initiatives.

The Encyclopedia explores the social contexts in which these movements emerge and operate, shedding light on their historical, cultural, and political dimensions. It covers a wide spectrum of topics, ranging from the French, Russian, and Chinese Communist revolutions to the global women's movement, the American civil rights movement, the Arab Spring, the spread of global Salafism and Pentecostalism, and the rise of white supremacy as a worldwide movement.

In its expanded second edition, the Encyclopedia incorporates over 200 new entries that reflect the cultural and political developments of the past decade. These entries cover contemporary issues such as environmentalism, populist and nationalist movements, the Black Lives Matter protests, the January 6 assault on the United States Capitol, the "me too" movement against sexual abuse and harassment, the anti-vaccine movement, independence movements in Hong Kong and Catalonia, and many more.

The Encyclopedia employs a diverse range of theoretical perspectives, concepts, and methodologies to provide a comprehensive understanding of social and political movements. It appeals to advanced students and researchers in the fields of social movements, sociology, political science, human geography, and related disciplines. By offering a wealth of information and insights, this encyclopedia serves as a valuable resource for scholars, researchers, and anyone interested in exploring the complex dynamics of social change and collective action.

Weight: 5698g
Dimension: 244 x 170 x 168 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781119692201
Edition number: 2 ed

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