Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Stories, Identities, and Political Change - Rowman & Littlefield

Explore the deep connections between personal identity and global shifts in Stories, Identities, and Political Change. This book by Rowman & Littlefield Publishers examines how individual, political, and national identities shape and react to major historical events. Whether discussing revolutions, social movements, or the processes of democratization, this work provides a clear look at how social change unfolds. Charles Tilly focuses on the power of stories. He examines how they function as tools for building personal identity and how they serve as explanations for political tensions and realities. Readers will find a unique writing style that combines the directness of a journalist with the deep insight of a theorist. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in understanding the social and political forces that drive our world.