Download or read book Contemporary Movements and Ideologies written by Roberta Garner and published by McGraw-Hill Humanities, Social Sciences & World Languages. This book was released on 1996 with total page 484 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An introduction to the basic concepts and theories of the analysis of social movements. This text provides summaries of the ideas, goals, organization, strategies and social bases of eight major types of movements, including civil rights and women's movements.
Download or read book Social Movements written by Anthony Oberschall and published by Transaction Publishers. This book was released on with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Social Movements written by Anthony Oberschall and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-10-23 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than any other topic in social science, the study of social movements provides an opportunity to combine social theory with political action. Such study is a key to understanding the motivations, successes, and failures of thousands who aspire to high ideals of justice, but who sometimes aid in perpetuating inhumane political acts and systems. Building upon the past twenty years' developments in theory and research, Social Movements combines original theoretical and methodological approaches with penetrating analyses of contemporary movements from the sixties to the present.Anthony Oberschall argues that social movements are central to contemporary politics in both Western and Third World nations. They are not quaint stepchildren to public policy and social change that disappear as nations modernize. Collective action by the citizenry, spilling beyond the boundaries of routine politics is an integral part of the process of creative destruction that Joseph Schumpeter ascribed to modern capitalism and all dynamic, modern societies.Among the subjects that OberschaU examines in Social Movements are the Civil Rights movement, decline of the New Left, the feminist movement, the New Christian Right, the tobacco control movement, collective violence in U.S. industrial relations, and some comparative historical movements, including the Cultural Revolution in China, the abortive 1968 revolution in Czechoslovakia, political strife in postcolonial Africa, and the sixteenth-century European witch craze.In looking beyond the immediate political circumstances of these social movements, Oberschall points the way to achieving the next major task of social movement theory: a more satisfactory understanding of the dynamics and course of social movements and counter movements and a method of accounting for the outcomes of public controversies. Free of jargon and technical terminology, Social Movements is written for sociologists, political scientists, historians, professionals dea
Download or read book Understanding Political Ideas and Movements written by Kevin Harrison and published by Manchester University Press. This book was released on 2003-12-05 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Underpinned by the work of major thinkers such as Marx, Locke, Weber, Hobbes and Foucault, the first half of the book looks at political concepts including: the state and sovereignty; the nation; democracy; representation and legitimacy; freedom; equiality and rights; obligation; and citizenship. There is also a specific chapter which addresses the role of ideology in the shaping of politics and society. The second half of the book addresses traditional theoretical subjects such as socialism, Marxism and nationalism, before moving on to more contemporary movements such as environmentalism, ecologism and feminism.
Download or read book Contemporary Political Ideologies written by Roy C. Macridis and published by Addison Wesley Publishing Company. This book was released on 1992 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Understanding political ideas and movements written by Kevin Harrison and published by Manchester University Press. This book was released on 2018-07-30 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This electronic version has been made available under a Creative Commons (BY-NC-ND) open access license. Written specifically to cover the A2 component of the GCE Government and Politics A-level. Provides a comprehensive introduction to the various political ideas and movements that have shaped the modern world. Underpinned by the work of major thinkers such as Marx, Locke, Weber, Hobbes and Foucault, the book examines at political concepts including the state and sovereignty, the nation and democracy, representation and legitimacy, freedom, equality and rights, obligation and citizenship. Addresses traditional theoretical subjects such as socialism, marxism and nationalism as well as contemporary contemporary movements such as environmentalism, ecologism and feminism. Written in a clear, accessible style, including a number of student-friendly features, such as chapter summaries, key points to consider, definitions and pointers to further sources of information.
Download or read book Nationalism Social Movements and Activism in Contemporary Society Emerging Research and Opportunities written by Stacey, Emily and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2018-03-02 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nationalist movements have become a force in contemporary American politics regardless of the political party. As social issues plague America, civilian participation in activism is experiencing a resurgence. Nationalism, Social Movements, and Activism in Contemporary Society: Emerging Research and Opportunities provides vital information on the most current issues facing the American public and political system while also exploring nationalist ideology and its application in modern politics. While highlighting the challenges facing America’s democracy and social structure, this book explores how civilians and movements are working to make progress in the current political climate. This book is an important resource for researchers, activists, political scientists, journalists, professors, students, and professionals seeking current research on nationalism, social activism, civilian protest, and the current American political climate.
Download or read book Contemporary Political Ideologies written by Roger Eatwell and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 1999-03-01 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This major new text critically assesses the key political ideologies of the 20th century. The 1970s and 1980s witnessed a flowering of new and popular ideologies, such as feminism and ecologism, and a revival of others, notably liberalism. The upheavals of the early 1990s have initiated fresh debate amongst major thinkers on the nature of ideology, much of it however hostile or polemical. "Modern Political Ideologies" examines in an objective scholarly manner the evolution of key political ideologies and assesses their impact and development during the 20th century. This volume is essential reading for all students of politics, and indeed anyone who has an interest in current events and wishes to acquire a deeper understanding of the nature, scope and ambition of different ideologies.
Download or read book New Social Movements written by Enrique Larana and published by Temple University Press. This book was released on 1994-08-19 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cultural changes over the past two decades have led to a proliferation of new social movements in Europe and the United States. New social movements such as ecology, peace, ethnicity, New Age philosophies, alternative medicine, and gender and sexual identity are among those that are emerging to challenge traditional categories in social movement theory. Synthesizing classic and modern perspectives the contributors help to redefine the field of social movements and advance an understanding of them through cross-cultural research, comparison with older movements, and an examination of the dimensions of identity—individual, collective, and melding of the two.
Download or read book Contemporary Political Ideologies written by Lyman Tower Sargent and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt P. This book was released on 1990 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sargent's book provides students with original statements by believers in an ideology, then gives interpretive analyses by acclaimed scholars.
Download or read book Ideology and the Future of Progressive Social Movements written by Rafal Soborski and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2018-03-01 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Considers how progressive activist movements approach the role of ideology in their political action
Download or read book Contemporary Political Ideologies written by Roger Eatwell and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-03-11 with total page 387 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In everyday usage, 'ideology' tends to be a pejorative term, synonymous with the dogmatic or fanatical. This is not the sense in which the term is used in this book. Nor does this book adopt the instrumental approach to ideology, common among social scientists and Marxists, which sees ideology as socially 'determined', rather than as a body of relatively coherent and comprehensive beliefs, of interest in their own right. It is this last feature of ideologies which this book focuses on - namely ideologies' key assumptions and themes, their instrinsic content. This is not to deny that there are interesting questions to be asked about the social origins and role of ideologies. However, these questions would require a separate book to do them justice. Moreover, we live in an age of 'hyper-change'. Suddenly, in the last decade or so, the ideologies which were in the ascendant in the early twentieth century seem to have entered terminal decline, whilst other ideologies have been rejuvenated, and newer ones have grown in force. In general, these changes have undermined the left more than the right, though the rise of new ideologies throughout the twentieth century has helped show the weaknesses classifying ideologies by the traditional left-right spectrum."
Download or read book Contemporary Political Ideologies written by Lyman Tower Sargent and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Political Visions Illusions written by David T. Koyzis and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2019-05-07 with total page 339 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this freshly updated, comprehensive study, political scientist David Koyzis surveys the key political ideologies of our era, unpacking the worldview issues inherent to each and pointing out essential strengths and weaknesses. Writing with broad international perspective, Koyzis is a sensible guide for Christians working in the public square, culture watchers, and all students of modern political thought.
Download or read book Comparative Perspectives on Social Movements written by Doug McAdam and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1996-01-26 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Social movements such as environmentalism, feminism, nationalism, and the anti-immigration movement are a prominent feature of the modern world and have attracted increasing attention from scholars in many countries. Comparative Perspectives on Social Movements, first published in 1996, brings together a set of essays that focus upon mobilization structures and strategies, political opportunities, and cultural framing and ideologies. The essays are comparative and include studies of the former Soviet Union and eastern Europe, the United States, Italy, the Netherlands, and Germany. Their authors are amongst the leaders in the development of social movement theory and the empirical study of social movements.
Download or read book Supporting a Movement for Health and Health Equity written by Alison Mack and published by . This book was released on 2014-12-03 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Supporting a Movement for Health and Health Equity" is the summary of a workshop convened in December 2013 by the Institute of Medicine Roundtable on the Promotion of Health Equity and the Elimination of Health Disparities and the Roundtable on Population Health Improvement to explore the lessons that may be gleaned from social movements, both those that are health-related and those that are not primarily focused on health. Participants and presenters focused on elements identified from the history and sociology of social change movements and how such elements can be applied to present-day efforts nationally and across communities to improve the chances for long, healthy lives for all. The idea of movements and movement building is inextricably linked with the history of public health. Historically, most movements - including, for example, those for safer working conditions, for clean water, and for safe food - have emerged from the sustained efforts of many different groups of individuals, which were often organized in order to protest and advocate for changes in the name of such values as fairness and human rights. The purpose of the workshop was to have a conversation about how to support the fragments of health movements that roundtable members believed they could see occurring in society and in the health field. Recent reports from the National Academies have highlighted evidence that the United States gets poor value on its extraordinary investments in health - in particular, on its investments in health care - as American life expectancy lags behind that of other wealthy nations. As a result, many individuals and organizations, including the Healthy People 2020 initiative, have called for better health and longer lives.
Download or read book Political Movement written by Fouad Sabry and published by One Billion Knowledgeable. This book was released on 2024-08-05 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the world of modern political activism with "Political Movement," a key volume in the "Political Science" series. This book is essential for anyone interested in understanding the impact and evolution of political movements globally. Chapter Highlights: 1. Political Movement: Examine the dynamics of political movements, from grassroots to global campaigns, and their effects on society and policy. 2. Feminism: Trace feminist ideologies and their influence on political discourse from historical to contemporary contexts. 3. Left-wing Politics: Analyze left-wing ideologies and their impact on policy-making and societal change. 4. Social Movement: Explore the structure and tactics of social movements and their role in community mobilization. 5. Liberal Feminism: Focus on liberal feminist theories and their advocacy for gender equality. 6. New Social Movements: Investigate emerging movements and their approaches to modern challenges. 7. All-China Women's Federation: Understand the ACWF's role in China and its influence on feminist movements. 8. Antifeminism: Delve into antifeminist ideologies and their effects on gender politics. 9. Countermovement: Analyze responses to progressive movements and their ideological conflicts. 10. Resource Mobilization: Learn about the mechanisms of resource mobilization crucial for sustaining political movements. 11. Mass Mobilization: Study strategies and impacts of mass mobilization in influencing policy and public opinion. 12. Political Opportunity: Investigate how political opportunities shape the success and strategies of movements. 13. Feminism in China: Examine feminist movements in China and their interactions with cultural and state factors. 14. Advocacy Group: Explore the roles of advocacy groups in advancing political agendas. 15. Feminist Movements and Ideologies: Compare various feminist movements and their approaches to gender equality. 16. Feminist Political Theory: Delve into feminist political thought, from liberal to radical perspectives. 17. State Feminism: Analyze how governments incorporate feminist agendas into policies. 18. Legal Opportunity Structure: Explore how legal frameworks affect political movements advocating for reform. 19. Feminist Movement: Trace the global impact and milestones of the feminist movement. 20. Feminism in Latin America: Focus on feminist movements in Latin America and their regional and global dynamics. 21. Anti-Gender Movement: Investigate the rise and impact of anti-gender movements worldwide. "Political Movement" offers deep insights into political activism, making it an invaluable reference for scholars, policymakers, and readers interested in the complexities of global political movements.
