Research on the political consequences of social movements has recently accelerated. We take stock of this research with a focus on movements in democratic polities and the United …
The ascendance of austerity policies and the protests they have generated have had a deep impact on the shape of contemporary politics. The stunning electoral successes of SYRIZA …
Instead of dismissing labour as a product of the past, the study of labour has been revitalised over the past two decades by approaches that emphasise the ability of organised labour to …
Tweets and the Streets analyses the culture of the new protest movements of the 21st century. From the Arab Spring to the'indignados' protests in Spain and the Occupy …
Breakthroughs have been made in algorithmic approaches to understanding how individuals in a group influence each other to reach a consensus. However, what happens …
Research design is fundamental to all scientific endeavors, at all levels and in all institutional settings. In many social science disciplines, however, scholars working in an …
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In this essay, Sepehr Vakil argues that a more serious engagement with critical traditions in education research is necessary to achieve a justice-centered approach to equity in …
Social psychological research has taught us a lot about why people protest. This article provides a theoretical and empirical overview. Discussed are grievances, efficacy …
Why are some civic associations better than others at getting-and keeping-people involved in activism? From MoveOn. org to the National Rifle Association, Health Care for America …