{"product_id":"9781119167655","title":"Social Movements An Introduction","description":"\u003ch1\u003eSocial Movements\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAn Introduction\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDonatella della Porta | Mario Diani\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eSocial Science \/ General\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA new, fully-revised and updated edition of the leading introduction to social movements and collective action – \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003ecovers a broad range of approaches in the social sciences.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNow in its third edition, \u003ci\u003eSocial Movements\u003c\/i\u003e is the market-leading introductory text on collective action in contemporary society. The text draws from theory-driven, systematic empirical research from across the social sciences to address central questions and concepts in the field. Sophisticated yet reader-friendly chapters offer critical analyses of relevant literature whilst exploring important issues and debates.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe global political landscape has undergone significant changes in the years since this book’s initial publication, such as the spread of online protests, the resurgence of nationalist and right-wing activity, global revolts, and increased social and economic polarization. This thoroughly updated edition offers fresh discussions of recent social movements against austerity from around the world, new empirical examples, references to recent episodes of contention, an expanded comparative approach to social movement theory in the scientific literature, and more. Positioned at the intersection of sociology and political science, this book:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePresents an empirical and engaging exploration of contemporary social movements\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscusses topics such as organizing within social movements, eventful protests, political opportunities, symbolism and identity in collective action, and social change\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHighlights how core mechanisms of collective action operate in different movements, past and present\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides a conceptual methodology useful for social science students and researchers alike\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHighlights how core mechanisms of collective action operate in different movements in the past and present\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten by two internationally recognized experts in sociology and political science, the third edition of\u003ci\u003e Social Movements: An Introduction\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential course text and a must-read for students and scholars of sociology, political sociology, political science, and social movement studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDonatella della Porta\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of Political Science and Dean of the Faculty of Political and Social Sciences at the Scuola Normale Superiore, Florence, Italy. She is also Director of the PhD program in Political Science and Sociology, and she leads the Center on Social Movement Studies (Cosmos). She has authored and edited many books, journal articles and contributions in edited volumes. Recent publications include \u003ci\u003eWhere did the Revolution go?\u003c\/i\u003e (2017) and \u003ci\u003eLegacies and Memories in Movements\u003c\/i\u003e (2018). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMario Diani\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor and Chair of the Department of Sociology and Social Research, University of Trento, Italy. He was formerly ICREA Research Professor in the Department of Political and Social Sciences of Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona from 2010–2012, and Professor of Sociology at Strathclyde University in Glasgow from 1996–2001. His publications include \u003ci\u003eThe Cement of Civil Society: Studying Networks in Localities\u003c\/i\u003e (2015) and articles in leading journals such as \u003ci\u003eAmerican Sociological Review\u003c\/i\u003e and\u003ci\u003e American Journal of Sociology.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13 April 2020\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley-Blackwell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781119167655\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e352\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21.6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44388306223244,"sku":"9781119167655","price":41.36,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781119167655.jpg?v=1780206949","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9781119167655","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}