Protest:: A Cultural Introduction to Social Movements

Book Details

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Author: James M. Jasper

• ISBN: 9788131608623

• Publication Year: 2017

• Pages: 214 pages

• Binding: Hardcover

• Release Date: 01-11-2017

• Languages: English

• Sale Territory: India Only

• Package Dimensions: 10.2 x 6.7 x 1.2 inches

About the Book
Every day, all around the world, numerous protests, both large and small, take place. While some of these protests attract the attention of local police, media, or even gain widespread visibility, only a few are deemed successful. But who are these protesters? What motivates them, and what do they do to achieve their goals? What effects do their actions have on our world? In this lively and compelling book, James Jasper, an international expert on the cultural and emotional dimensions of social movements, argues that to answer these questions, we must bring culture into the frame.

Drawing on a wide range of examples—from the women’s movement to Occupy and the Arab Spring—Jasper emphasizes the need to fully appreciate the cultural meanings and emotions of protestors, as well as the perspectives of other strategic players such as the police, media, politicians, and intellectuals. Through this cultural lens, Jasper reveals the profound impact of protest on society, suggesting that we cannot fully understand our world without acknowledging the role that protest plays in shaping it.

Protest: A Cultural Introduction to Social Movements is an invaluable and insightful contribution to understanding social movements, making it a must-read for both beginners and experts in the field.

Contents

1. What are Social Movements?

2. Meaning

3. Infrastructure

4. Recruiting

5. Sustaining

6. Deciding

7. Engaging Other Players

8. Winning, Losing, and More
   Conclusion: Humans as Heroes

About the Author / Editor
James M. Jasper teaches sociology at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York.