It is widely recognized that social movements may spread - or 'diffuse' - from one site to another. Such diffusion, however, is a complex and multidimensional p

The growing interdependence on a global scale which characterizes the human condition at the turn of the century constitutes a challenge for both the mobilizati

The Handbook presents a most updated and comprehensive exploration of social movement research. It not only maps, but also expands the field of social movement

This volume introduces and compares different concepts of culture in social movement research. It assesses their advantages and shortcomings, drawing links to a