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This book provides a systematic examination of the re-patterning of
collective identities through violence and the role of power
politics in such critical transitions. The authors show how
identity is created through shared social practices and how it is
transformed when collective violence disrupts common practices.
Three case studies show how this model sheds new light on the
dynamics of religious violence in parts of India, on ethnic
violence in the former Yugoslavia, as well as on anti-war protest
in the UK in reaction to the military invasion of Iraq. The book
explores an alternative way of looking at conflict, and dissects
the policies and processes that bring specific identities to the
fore, taking seriously the capacity to resist and face abusive
authority. Identity, Violence and Power will be of interest to
students and scholars of sociology, social psychology, history,
political science and conflict studies.
This book provides a systematic examination of the re-patterning of
collective identities through violence and the role of power
politics in such critical transitions. The authors show how
identity is created through shared social practices and how it is
transformed when collective violence disrupts common practices.
Three case studies show how this model sheds new light on the
dynamics of religious violence in parts of India, on ethnic
violence in the former Yugoslavia, as well as on anti-war protest
in the UK in reaction to the military invasion of Iraq. The book
explores an alternative way of looking at conflict, and dissects
the policies and processes that bring specific identities to the
fore, taking seriously the capacity to resist and face abusive
authority. Identity, Violence and Power will be of interest to
students and scholars of sociology, social psychology, history,
political science and conflict studies.
In what ways is the meaning and practice of politics changing? Why
might so many people feel dissatisfied and disaffected with
electoral politics? What approaches do political activists use to
raise issues and mobilise people for action? What role does the
internet and social media play in contemporary citizenship and
activism? This book brings together academics from a range of
disciplines with political activists and campaigners to explore the
meaning of politics and citizenship in contemporary society and the
current forms of political (dis)engagement. It provides a rare
dialogue between analysts and activists which will be especially
valuable to academics and students across the social sciences, in
particular sociology and political science.
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