Social Movements in a Globalized World

<p><span style=color: rgba(34 34 34 1)>As the world experiences social unrest polarization and faces complex challenges citizens are taking to the squares and streets to demand change. From climate change protests to far-right extremism social movements are mobilizing around the key social and political issues of our times. In this extensively revised and updated book the author offers a cutting-edge and original analysis to generate new insights into 21st Century social movements in a globalized world.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style=color: rgba(34 34 34 1)>Written in clear and accessible language this book will appeal to both students new to the field and established scholars. Drawing on a wealth of examples from around the world from Anonymous and Occupy Wall Street to Wikileaks the Tea Party and the Zapatistas it develops a compelling framework with which to understand the important role movements play in contemporary politics.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style=color: rgba(34 34 34 1)>This expanded and revised second edition includes a comprehensive overview of social movement theory a new chapter on Movements on the Right a wider discussion of Information and Communication Technologies and Media - including new sections on hacktivism and leaktivism -and up-to-date case studies and references.</span></p>