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In thirteen succinct chapters, Buechler traces movement theories from the classical era of sociology to the most recent examples of transnational activism. He identifies the sociohistorical context, central concepts, and guiding logic of diverse movement theories, with emphasis on: Comparisons of Marx and Lenin; Weber and Michels; and Durkheim and LeBon The Chicago School of the interwar period The politicalsociological approaches of the 1950s The varieties of strain and breakdown theories at the dawn of the 1960s Major paradigm shifts caused by the cascade of 1960s social movements Vivid examples of movements worldwide and coverage of all major theorists Critiques, debates, and proposed syntheses dominating the turn of the 21st century Recent trends (such as cyberactivism and transnational movements) and their theoretical implications'
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Understanding Social Movements'? A: 'Understanding Social Movements' by Steven M. Buechler focuses on the evolution of movement theories from classical sociology to contemporary examples. It covers key theorists and their contributions, including Marx, Lenin, Weber, and Durkheim, as well as critiques and recent trends in activism.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book 'Understanding Social Movements' contains 270 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: 'Understanding Social Movements' is listed as a used book in good condition.
- Q: When was 'Understanding Social Movements' published? A: 'Understanding Social Movements' was published on November 17, 2011.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Understanding Social Movements'? A: The author of 'Understanding Social Movements' is Steven M. Buechler.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: 'Understanding Social Movements' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: The book covers topics such as movement theories, socio-historical context, comparisons of major theorists, and examples of social movements worldwide, including recent trends like cyberactivism.
- Q: Is 'Understanding Social Movements' suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'Understanding Social Movements' is suitable for academic study, as it provides comprehensive insights into movement theories and includes critiques and debates relevant to sociology.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: 'Understanding Social Movements' is available in its first edition.
- Q: What themes are explored in recent trends discussed in the book? A: Recent trends explored in 'Understanding Social Movements' include cyberactivism and transnational movements, along with their theoretical implications.