Bücher der Reihe People, Passions, and Power: Social Movements, Interest Organizations, and the P

Coalitions Across Borders shows how social movements have cooperated and conflicted as they work to develop a transnational civil society in response to perceived threats of neoliberalism--free trade, privatization, structural adjustment, and unbrid

This volume combines chapters by social movement scholars from sociology with chapters by political scientists. Using perspectives from political process theory to rational choice and collective action approaches, these chapters evaluate the functioning of institutions of American government

Bringing together original essays on the U.S. women's movement with analyses of women's movements in other countries around the world. A comparative perspective and a common theme - feminism in social movement action - of this work unite these voices in a way that excites students and inspires further research.

Is the modern generation any different from other generations in terms of its voting behaviour, economic circumstances, or general social and political outlook? This collection of essays seeks to find answers to such questions.

This book updates and adds to the classic Social Movements of the Sixties and Seventies, showing how social movement theory has grown and changed.