.".".effectively demonstrates the enduring importance of
'classical' social movement theory...and provides a cutting edge
critical review of recent theoretical developments. This is one of
the most important general theoretical texts on social movements
for some years."" - Paul Bagguley, University of Leeds Why and how
do social movements emerge? In which ways are social movements
analysed? Can our understanding be enhanced by new perspectives?
"Making Sense of Social Movements" offers a clear and comprehensive
overview of the key sociological approaches to the study of social
movements. The author argues that each of these approaches makes an
important contribution to our understanding of social movements but
that none is adequate on its own. In response he argues for a new
approach which draws together key insights within the solid
foundations of Pierre Bourdieu's social theory of practice.
This new approach transcends the barriers which still often
divide European and North American perspectives of social
movements, and also those which divide recent approaches from the
older 'collective behaviour' approach. The result is a theoretical
framework which is uniquely equipped for the demands of modern
social movement analysis.
The clear and concise style of the text, as well as its neat
summaries of key concepts and approaches, will make this book
invaluable for undergraduate courses. It will also be an essential
reference for researchers.
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