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Provides a comprehensive examination of the theories and practices of a wide range of social movements, detailing their development, strategies, and impact.
This seminal work examines the psychological and sociological impact of colonialism on the colonized, providing a powerful account of the dehumanizing effects of oppression and the potential for revolutionary resistance.
This classic work explores the historical relationship between social class and political regimes, arguing that the balance of power between lords and peasants has shaped the development of democracy and dictatorship.
Harrowing account of the Soviet Union's gulag system, and provides a powerful indictment of totalitarianism.
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Provides an in-depth analysis of the Arab Spring uprisings, examining the factors that led to their success and failure.
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Provides a comprehensive analysis of the relationship between social movements and political power, examining how movements can influence policy and social change.
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Offers a clear overview of the diverse factors that contribute to social conflict through an in-depth exploration of case studies from around the world.
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This dystopian novel paints a chilling picture of a totalitarian society, and has become a classic warning about the dangers of censorship and oppression.
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This classic work of political philosophy explores the relationship between the individual and the state, and argues that the state is only legitimate if it is based on the consent of the governed.
Examines the rise of right-wing populist movements in Europe and the US, analyzing their ideology, strategies, and impact on society.
Provides a practical guide to nonviolent resistance, and has been used by activists around the world.
This classic work of political philosophy examines the origins of totalitarianism, and argues that it product of mass society and the decline of traditional values.
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This short but powerful book offers a timely warning about the dangers of tyranny and provides advice on how to resist it.
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Provides a sweeping overview of the 20th century, and argues that it was a period of unprecedented social and political upheaval.
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Explores the relationship between social movements and cultural identity, examining how movements shape and are shaped by cultural norms and values.
Examines the impact of digital technologies on social movements, exploring how they have enabled new forms of mobilization and organization.
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Explores the psychological dynamics that shape collective behavior, focusing on the processes of identity formation, resource mobilization, and collective action.
Investigates the emergence of new social movements in the late 20th century, focusing on the role of identity politics and the erosion of traditional ideologies.
Develops a framework for understanding how people respond to decline in organizations and states, and discusses the implications for social movements.
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Provides a Marxist analysis of the causes of social upheaval, and argues that capitalism is inherently unstable.
Provides a comprehensive overview of the field of social movements, covering topics such as the history of social movements, the different types of social movements, and the factors that contribute to their success or failure.
Argues that the future of global conflict will be determined by cultural and religious differences, rather than by economic or political factors.
Examines the relationship between political order and social change, and argues that social upheaval is often a product of modernization.
Provides a sweeping overview of the history of popular uprisings, from the French Revolution to the Arab Spring.
This controversial book argues that the end of the Cold War marked the end of history, and that liberal democracy is the final form of government.
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