Understanding Individual Commitment to Collective Action: Theoretical and Methodological Approaches

The book explores the dynamics of individual participation in political and civic action, focusing on moral dispositions, multiple identities, biographical trajectory, and communication styles. It offers case studies and theoretical contributions to understand collective action at the level of the individual, articulating the fields of study with the singularity of biographies and reflective personal identities in contemporary individualism.

Format: Hardback
Length: 216 pages
Publication date: 01 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

When discussing political engagement or civic action in a casual setting, one's immediate thoughts often revolve around groups and organizations such as political parties, social movements, or various types of voluntary associations. However, when it comes to understanding the intricacies of individual participation, the perspective of individuals tends to take a backseat. In contrast to this prevailing notion, gaining a deeper understanding of participation necessitates a closer examination of the individual, encompassing their moral dispositions, aspirations, multifaceted identities, significant turning points in their life journey, roles they assume within organizations, and the communication styles they employ. This book offers a rich tapestry of case studies and theoretical and methodological insights that, independent of rational choice theories, aim to unravel collective action at the individual level. By doing so, it seeks to harmonize the diverse fields of study in this domain with the unique essence of biographies and the introspective personal identities that define contemporary individualism.

When discussing political engagement or civic action in a casual setting, one's immediate thoughts often revolve around groups and organizations such as political parties, social movements, or various types of voluntary associations. However, when it comes to understanding the intricacies of individual participation, the perspective of individuals tends to take a backseat. In contrast to this prevailing notion, gaining a deeper understanding of participation necessitates a closer examination of the individual, encompassing their moral dispositions, aspirations, multifaceted identities, significant turning points in their life journey, roles they assume within organizations, and the communication styles they employ. This book offers a rich tapestry of case studies and theoretical and methodological insights that, independent of rational choice theories, aim to unravel collective action at the individual level. By doing so, it seeks to harmonize the diverse fields of study in this domain with the unique essence of biographies and the introspective personal identities that define contemporary individualism.

Weight: 580g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032458250