Presents a political-process model explaining the rise/decline of the black protest movement in the US. Moving from theoretical concerns to empirical analysis, the book focuses on the role of three institutions that foster protest: black churches, black colleges and Southern chapters of the NAACP.
The book explores the significant growth in the study of social movements, revolutions, and democratization over the last twenty years. It delves into the key theories, methodologies, and case studies that have emerged in this field, highlighting how these phenomena shape societies and influence political change. By examining various movements and their impact on democracy, the author provides insights into the dynamics of collective action and the quest for social justice.
In June 1964, over one thousand volunteers--most of them white, northern college students--arrived in Mississippi to register black voters and staff "freedom schools" as part of the Freedom Summer campaign organized by the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee. Brimming with the reminiscences of the Freedom Summer veterans, the book captures the varied motives that compelled them to make the journey south, the terror that came with the explosions of violence, the camaraderie and conflicts they experienced among themselves, and their assorted feelings about the lessons they learned.
This book explores the transformation from the bipartisan cooperation and economic equality of the postwar era to the current landscape marked by extreme inequality and deep partisan divisions. It examines the factors that contributed to this significant societal shift.
Este volumen reúne ensayos de especialistas en movimientos sociales, analizando factores como oportunidades políticas, estructuras de movilización y marcos interpretativos. Ofrece una clarificación de conceptos desde una perspectiva comparada, contribuyendo significativamente al estudio de los movimientos sociales en EE. UU. y en el extranjero.