Social Movements: The Key Concepts Contributor(s): Chesters, Graeme (Author), Welsh, Ian (Author) |
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ISBN: 041543114X ISBN-13: 9780415431149 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $114.00 Product Type: Hardcover Published: November 2010 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - History | United States - 20th Century - History | United States - 21st Century - History | Social History |
Dewey: 303.484 |
LCCN: 2010016754 |
Physical Information: 0.5" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (0.86 lbs) 208 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Social Movements: The Key Concepts provides an insightful, contemporary introduction to some of the frequently encountered terms and groups that are central to the study of collective action and social and political activism. Following an A-Z format, the entries defined and discussed are drawn from the following areas:
Key American, European and global social movements are addressed, with each entry related to contemporary developments and emergent tendencies within the field. Including helpful references for further study, this concise and up-to-date guide is of relevance for those studying a range of disciplines, including sociology, politics, cultural studies and human geography. |