Movement Genesis: Social Movement Theory And The West German Peace Movement

by Steven Breyman

Overview

To make sense of the rise and fall, origins and nature, of the 1980s West German peace movement requires work that is part political sociology and part social movement theory building. An analysis of the peace movement's organizations, leadership, strategy, goals, tactics, and mobilization comprises the political sociology part of this study. To un

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780429723384
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	03/07/2019
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	252
Lexile:	1420L (what's this?)
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

Steven Breyman

Table of Contents

Background and Overview -- Movement Definitions and Novelty -- Movement Origins -- Organizations and Constituencies -- Spectrums -- Strategy and Goals -- Tactics -- Mobilization -- Theory Revisited: Novelty and Origins -- Appendix

Editorial Reviews

Describes the West German anti-missile movement of the 1980s as an unparalleled citizen mobilization that played a crucial role in closing the door on superpower rivalry. Draws on primary research to examine social movement theory, the political sociology of peace movements, interactions between political parties and movements, and links between public opinion and organized dissent. Also addresses the impact and legacy of the movement. Developed from a doctoral dissertation, probably for the University of California, but no date is provided. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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