Social Structure and Social Movements

Social Structure and Social Movements is a comprehensive introduction and critical analysis of collective action in society today. In the later part of the last century, social structure and social movements became a permanent feature of modern democracies. The students and workers protests of the 1960s have been followed by movements focusing on women’s rights, ethnic identities, peace and environmental issues. This book draws on research and empirical work across the social sciences to address the key questions in this international field. The book has been designed to a more user friendly format. More than ever, Social Structure and Social Movements is the ideal introduction for students of social movements within social and political science.