Becoming a Movement : identity, narrative and memory in the european global justice movement
By: Daphi, Priska.
Publisher: London Rowman & Littlefield 2017Description: xi, 152pp.ISBN: 9781786603791.Subject(s): Social justice -- Social movements -- Anti-globalization movement -- EuropeDDC classification: 303.484094 Summary: Social movement scholars have become increasingly interested in the role of stories in contentious politics. Stories may facilitate the mobilization of protestors or strengthen the resonance of movement claims within public discourse and institutional politics. This book examines the role of narratives in building collective identity - a vital element in activists' continued commitment. While often claimed important, the connection between narratives and movement identity has received little attention in empirical research so far. The book analyses and compares the role of narratives in building a collective identity in the Global Justice Movement (GJM), a movement known for its diversity of groups and political perspectives.| Item type | Current location | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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Social movement scholars have become increasingly interested in the role of stories in contentious politics. Stories may facilitate the mobilization of protestors or strengthen the resonance of movement claims within public discourse and institutional politics. This book examines the role of narratives in building collective identity - a vital element in activists' continued commitment. While often claimed important, the connection between narratives and movement identity has received little attention in empirical research so far. The book analyses and compares the role of narratives in building a collective identity in the Global Justice Movement (GJM), a movement known for its diversity of groups and political perspectives.
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