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Contemporary megaprojects have evolved from the discreet, modernist
projects undertaken in the past by centralized authorities to
encompass everything from large-scale construction to space
exploration. Contemporary Megaprojects explores how these projects
have been impacted by cutting-edge technology, the private sector,
and the processes of decentralization and dematerialization. With
case studies ranging from mega-plantations in Southeast Asia to
ocean mapping to sports events, the contributions in this collected
volume demonstrate the increasing ambition and pervasiveness of
these projects, as well as their significant impact on both society
and the environment.
Despite the growing significance of social movements worldwide,
scholarship on the subject remains largely Western in nature, with
studies written primarily by Western scholars and based on the
experiences of Western cultures and societies. This book makes an
important contribution to the study of social movements in
non-Western societies by examining their development in Iran. With
a particular focus on the recent environmental movement, the author
sheds new light on the implications and significance of these
movements. Drawing on in-depth original research, the case study of
the environmental movement is integrated into a historical and
comparative analysis. Implementing the new social movement theory
of Touraine and Melucci in the Iranian context, the author shows
that although the reform movement of Iran is unique, in some
aspects it is a continuation of the past social movements. She
places emphasis on the role of women in recent Iranian social
movements, exploring the significance of social movements in civil
society and in instigating social change. Using the case of Iran to
offer a critical framework for studying social change and
transformation of non-European countries, this book fills an
important gap in the existing literature on the topic. As such, it
will be of great interest to scholars and students of sociology,
political science and Middle Eastern studies.
Contemporary megaprojects have evolved from the discreet, modernist
projects undertaken in the past by centralized authorities to
encompass everything from large-scale construction to space
exploration. Contemporary Megaprojects explores how these projects
have been impacted by cutting-edge technology, the private sector,
and the processes of decentralization and dematerialization. With
case studies ranging from mega-plantations in Southeast Asia to
ocean mapping to sports events, the contributions in this collected
volume demonstrate the increasing ambition and pervasiveness of
these projects, as well as their significant impact on both society
and the environment.
Southern social movements have played an important role in shaping
world history and politics. Nevertheless, scholarly literature on
movements of the global South remains limited and restricted to
testing the social movement theory which was developed in the
North. This Northern-centric approach largely fails to provide a
meaningful understanding of Southern movements because it is not
directly applicable to the differing historical backgrounds,
culture and socio-economic structures found in the South. Much of
the uniqueness and complexity of Southern social movements has
therefore been overlooked. This collection analyses recent events
and developments in Southern social movements, introducing
well-researched case studies from fifteen countries of the global
South. Arranged in two parts, the volume examines firstly movements
which focus on rights and quality of life issues, and secondly the
post-2011 wave of uprisings which started with Tunisian and
Egyptian movements. Contributing to ongoing discussions about the
Northern-centric nature of social movement theory and the social
sciences more generally, the authors enter into dialogue with the
debate on local and national levels, as well as globalizing
processes. Through an interdisciplinary approach this book broadens
the theoretical and empirical perspectives for the study of social
movements and will appeal to sociologists, political scientists,
scholars and students of social movements, and social activists.
Southern social movements have played an important role in shaping
world history and politics. Nevertheless, scholarly literature on
movements of the global South remains limited and restricted to
testing the social movement theory which was developed in the
North. This Northern-centric approach largely fails to provide a
meaningful understanding of Southern movements because it is not
directly applicable to the differing historical backgrounds,
culture and socio-economic structures found in the South. Much of
the uniqueness and complexity of Southern social movements has
therefore been overlooked. This collection analyses recent events
and developments in Southern social movements, introducing
well-researched case studies from fifteen countries of the global
South. Arranged in two parts, the volume examines firstly movements
which focus on rights and quality of life issues, and secondly the
post-2011 wave of uprisings which started with Tunisian and
Egyptian movements. Contributing to ongoing discussions about the
Northern-centric nature of social movement theory and the social
sciences more generally, the authors enter into dialogue with the
debate on local and national levels, as well as globalizing
processes. Through an interdisciplinary approach this book broadens
the theoretical and empirical perspectives for the study of social
movements and will appeal to sociologists, political scientists,
scholars and students of social movements, and social activists.
Despite the growing significance of social movements worldwide,
scholarship on the subject remains largely Western in nature, with
studies written primarily by Western scholars and based on the
experiences of Western cultures and societies. This book makes an
important contribution to the study of social movements in
non-Western societies by examining their development in Iran. With
a particular focus on the recent environmental movement, the author
sheds new light on the implications and significance of these
movements. Drawing on in-depth original research, the case study of
the environmental movement is integrated into a historical and
comparative analysis. Implementing the new social movement theory
of Touraine and Melucci in the Iranian context, the author shows
that although the reform movement of Iran is unique, in some
aspects it is a continuation of the past social movements. She
places emphasis on the role of women in recent Iranian social
movements, exploring the significance of social movements in civil
society and in instigating social change. Using the case of Iran to
offer a critical framework for studying social change and
transformation of non-European countries, this book fills an
important gap in the existing literature on the topic. As such, it
will be of great interest to scholars and students of sociology,
political science and Middle Eastern studies.
This edited collection evaluates the relationship between Marxism
and religion in two ways: Marxism's treatment of religion and the
religious aspects of Marxism. Its aim is to complicate the
superficial understanding of Marxism as a simple rejection of
religion both in theory and practice. Divided into two parts
(Theory and Praxis), this book brings together the three different
themes of Marxism, religion, and emancipation for the first time.
The first part explores the more theoretical discussions regarding
the relationship between Marxism and various themes (or currents)
within religious thought, to highlight points of compatibility as
well as incompatibilities/conflicts. The studies in the second part
of the collection refer to how Marxist ideas are received in
different parts of the world. They show that as soon as Marxism
arrives in a new place, the theory interacts and bonds with a
pre-existing stock of ideas, each changing the other reciprocally.
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