Social Movements: An Introduction

By Mario Diani and Donatella della Porta

Book Overview

Social Movements: An Introduction provides students with a comprehensive introduction and critical analysis of collective action in society today.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0631192131
• ISBN13: 9780631192138
• Release Date: January 1999
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Length: 326 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.2" x 1.0" x 6.0"

Customer Reviews

More than a starting point

This book is not only a comprehensive introduction to the study of social movements; rather, it presents the "state of art" in the field. The Authors examine several theoretical approaches in a critical way, pointing out their possibilities and limitations. The own object of study -social movements- is examined from various perspectives, from their 'reason de être' to their organizational form and political context. However, it is important to say that the reader will not find a theory or model declared to be "the winner" at any point of the book: the Authors seem to be more concerned with raising questions than answering them. A very interesting book.