Social Movement Dynamics: New Perspectives on Theory and Research from Latin America (The Mobilization Series on Social Movements, Protest, and Culture)

Author: Rossi, Federico M.
Brand: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Edition: 1
Binding: Paperback
Number of Pages: 242
Release Date: 28-09-2015
EAN: 9781472417688
Languages: English

About the Book:
This book offers an in-depth analysis of the emerging social movements across Latin America, presenting new approaches to studying collective action in the region. Over the past decade, changes in political dynamics and social movements have introduced new repertoires of contention, transforming how movements interact with political institutions and domestic and transnational networks.

The authors explore key theoretical debates, focusing on the intersection of routine and contentious politics, the relationship between protest and context, and the organizational structures of social movements. Based on field research in Latin America, the volume contributes to theory-building in social movement studies, offering valuable perspectives for scholars from both the Global South and North.

Reviews:

• "This new collection blends research traditions from various regions with Latin American perspectives, advancing our understanding of Latin American contention." – Sidney Tarrow, author of War, States and Contention

• "This book fills a gap in the literature by developing a fruitful dialogue between different theoretical currents in social movement studies." – Mario Diani, University of Trento, Italy