Readings on Social Movements

Over the past two decades the study of social movements has emerged as one of the largest most intellectually vibrant subfields in American sociology. A comprehensive and timely anthology Readings on Social Movements: Origins Dynamics and Outcomes Second Edition features the most salient research and articles available on the subject. Edited by Doug McAdam and David A. Snow the text organizes the readings by theory and concept to mirror the temporal unfolding of social movements (emergence mobilization dynamics and outcomes). The book also places a unique emphasis on the overall success of a movement thereby teaching students various ways in which to contextualize critical material. The second edition includes eighteen new readings on social movements outside of the United States as well as thirty-four brand-new selections twenty-six of which have been published since 2000. New topics include: the role of emotion narrative and identity work and collective identity in social movements; work at the intersection of the sociology of law and social movements; transnational movements; Islamic fundamentalism; and the policing of protest. Other distinctive features of the second edition include: * A general introduction to social movements * Expert introductions framing each section * A combined reference section * An index * An Alternative Uses Grid grouping the selections according to additional topics and conceptual themes A wide-ranging authoritative compilation by two of the best scholars in the field Readings on Social Movements Second Edition is ideal for courses in social movements and collective behavior.