The Social Movements Reader: Cases And Concepts

"The Social Movements" "Reader" is an extensive collection of the key classic and contemporary readings on the origins, organization, dynamics, and effects of social movements. These essays analyze the specific resources, networks, structures, and environments of social movements, as well as the motivating psychology, political debates, emotions, and personal and collective identities behind them. The book includes several case studies of some of the most important social movements, including the civil rights, women's, and environmental movements.

Chapter introductions, brief biographies, and definitions of key concepts guide readers to a clear understanding of the essays. For anyone curious about social movements, this is an engaging and illuminating compilation.

"The Social Movements Reader" is an extensive collection of the key classic and contemporary readings on the origins, organization, dynamics, and effects of social movements.
Contains 33 concise essays by leading scholars on the origins, organizations, influences, and development of social movements.
Collects both classic and contemporary readings on social movements.
Provides several case studies including articles on labor, civil rights, women, the environment, religion, and politics.
Includes editorial introductions, chronologies, and definitions of key terms to give further insight and direction.