In thirteen succinct chapters, Buechler traces movement theories from the classical era of sociology to the most recent examples of transnational activism. He identifies the socio-historical context, central concepts, and guiding logic of diverse movement theories, with emphasis on: Comparisons of Marx and Lenin; Weber and Michels; and Durkheim and LeBon The Chicago School of the inter-war period The political-sociological approaches of the 1950s The varieties of strain and breakdown theories at the dawn of the 1960s Major ...
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In thirteen succinct chapters, Buechler traces movement theories from the classical era of sociology to the most recent examples of transnational activism. He identifies the socio-historical context, central concepts, and guiding logic of diverse movement theories, with emphasis on: Comparisons of Marx and Lenin; Weber and Michels; and Durkheim and LeBon The Chicago School of the inter-war period The political-sociological approaches of the 1950s The varieties of strain and breakdown theories at the dawn of the 1960s Major paradigm shifts caused by the cascade of 1960s social movements Vivid examples of movements worldwide and coverage of all major theorists Critiques, debates, and proposed syntheses dominating the turn of the 21st century Recent trends (such as cyberactivism and transnational movements) and their theoretical implications"
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Very good. No dust jacket. Ex-library. Glued binding. Paper over boards. 259 p. Audience: General/trade. LCCN 2010029208 Type of material Book Personal name Buechler, Steven M., 1951-Main title Understanding social movements: theories from the Classical Era to the present / Steven M. Buechler. Published/Created Boulder, CO: Paradigm Publishers, c2011. Description x, 259 p.; 24 cm. ISBN 9781594514302 (hardcover: alk. paper) LC classification HM711. B84 2011 Contents Marx and Lenin--Weber and Michels--Durkheim and LeBon--The two Chicago schools--Political sociology and political movements--Strain and deprivation models--Resource mobilization approaches--Political process theory--Framing and social construction--New social movement theories--Alternatives, critiques, and synthesis? --Contentious dynamics and passionate politics--New directions. LC Subjects Social movements--History. Social change. Notes Includes bibliographical references (p. 233-247) and index. Dewey class no. 303.48/401