The Wiley-Blackwell Encyclopedia of Social and Political Movements
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This three volume encyclopedia comprises over 400 entries in a user-friendly A-Z format. The coverage is broad-based, and reflects major social and political movements and related collective phenomena throughout segments of history and across the world: from the antislavery movement, to the Tiananmen Square student protests of 1989, to the Arab Spring. This work brings together leading scholars, all of whom come to the project with exemplary track records and international standing. As you would expect from a resource in this field, the contributor team spans several disciplines and includes scholars from over twenty-five countries. The result is both an invaluable, interdisciplinary reference and a springboard for students and scholars who want to learn about specific social and political movements, and the various concepts, perspectives, and methodologies used to analyze these movements.
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THE THESIS
This encyclopedia provides a comprehensive overview of major social and political movements throughout history and across the globe. It is structured as a three-volume A-Z reference, bringing together over 400 entries contributed by leading international scholars from diverse disciplinary backgrounds. The work aims to serve as an invaluable resource for students and scholars, offering insights into specific movements, as well as the concepts, perspectives, and methodologies used for their analysis.
THE SCOPE MAP
- Over 400 entries covering a broad spectrum of social and political movements.
- Entries organized in a user-friendly A-Z format across three volumes.
- Coverage spans historical periods and geographical regions, including examples like the antislavery movement, Tiananmen Square protests, and the Arab Spring.
- Contributions from leading scholars with exemplary track records and international standing.
- Interdisciplinary perspectives from scholars across more than twenty-five countries.
- Analysis of concepts, perspectives, and methodologies relevant to social and political movements.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
This encyclopedia is designed as a foundational reference work for students and scholars in the fields of social and political movements. Its comprehensive scope and interdisciplinary approach, drawing on international expertise, position it as a valuable resource for understanding complex collective phenomena. The A-Z format and the breadth of coverage suggest it is intended for both quick consultation and in-depth study.
Page Count:
1487
Publication Date:
2013-01-01
ISBN-10:
1405197730
ISBN-13:
9781405197731
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