From Contention to Democracy

From Contention to Democracy addresses a crucial aspect of contemporary societies: the role of social movements for political and social change. The volume gathers together essays written by prominent social theorists who have been asked to reflect on the relationship between movements and processes of social, political, and cultural change.

List of Abbreviations

vii

(2)

Preface

ix

(2)

Introduction: Social Movements and Change: Incorporation, Transformation, and Democratization

xi

Marco G. Giugni

Part I Incorporation

3

(78)

1 Social Movements: Incorporation, Disengagement, and Opportunities--A Long View

3

(28)

Michael Hanagan

2 Social Protest and Policy Reform: May 1968 and the Loi d'Orientation in France

31

(26)

Sidney Tarrow

3 Social Movements and Cultural Change

57

(24)

William A. Gamson

Part II Transformation

81

(68)

4 Contentious Politics in Complex Societies: New Social Movements between Conflict and Cooperation

81

(28)

Marco G. Giugni

Florence Passy

5 To Move Mountains: Collective Action and the Possibility of Institutional Change

109

(16)

Elisabeth S. Clemens

6 Social Movements or Revolutions? On the Evolution and Outcomes of Collective Action

125

(24)

Jack A. Goldstone

Part III Democratization

149

(80)

7 Democratic Transitions and Social Movement Outcomes: The Chilean Shantytown Dwellers' Movement in Comparative Perspective

149

(20)

Patricia L. Hipsher

8 Social Movements and Democratization: The Case of Brazil and the Latin Countries

169

(34)

Salvador A.M. Sandoval

9 Collective Action, Change, and Democracy

203

(26)

Alberto Melucci

Timo Lyyra

Conclusion: The Future of Social Movements

229

(18)

Doug McAdam

References

247

(24)

Index

271

(12)

About the Contributors

283

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From Contention to Democracy

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