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Routledge Cultures of Defiance and Resistance - Social Movements

Name: Routledge Cultures of Defiance and Resistance - Social Movements
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In a world that feels increasingly over-bureaucratized and unequal, how do individuals find freedom and meaning? Scott McNall explores this question in Cultures of Defiance and Resistance: Social Movements in 21st-Century America. This book examines the rise of modern social movements across the political spectrum, from the left to the right. As American society faces deep divisions regarding race and class, people are turning to these movements to find a sense of community with those who share their values. McNall argues that these groups provide more than just political action; they offer a way for people to protect their identities and seek explanations for the current state of the world. This work provides a deep look into how people respond to modern challenges by organizing and creating connections with like-minded individuals. It is an essential read for those interested in the sociological drivers behind contemporary American activism and the search for community in a changing landscape.

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Explores how individuals seek freedom and meaning within complex, unequal, and over-bureaucratized social structures.

Analyzes the rise of modern social movements appearing on both the political right and left sides of the spectrum.

Examines how people use collective action to protect their personal identities and core values.

Investigates the role of community building among like-minded individuals in response to modern societal shifts.

Provides insight into how contemporary movements seek to explain and respond to current social divisions.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1138239712
Category: Books > Subjects > Biography > Medical, Legal & Social Sciences > Anthropology & Sociology
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 31 January 2018
Listed Since: 09 July 2016

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