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Frames of Protest
. Ed(S): Johnston, Dr. Hank; Noakes, John A.
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Description for Frames of Protest
hardcover. Editor(s): Johnston, Dr. Hank; Noakes, John A. Num Pages: 280 pages, black & white tables. BIC Classification: WZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 261 x 182 x 24. Weight in Grams: 753.
Frames of Protest brings together important empirical research and theoretical essays by leading sociologists, political scientists, and media specialists that focus on social movement frames and framing practices. Frames are new ways of understanding political and social relations that emphasize injustice and the need for change. As such, they are crucial for the development of social movements and protest. Frames of Protest is the only book to focus exclusively on this major research perspective in social movement and protest studies. Thirteen chapters encompass the major themes in the framing perspective to offer a state-of-the-art review. Three chapters present evidence ... Read more
Frames of Protest brings together important empirical research and theoretical essays by leading sociologists, political scientists, and media specialists that focus on social movement frames and framing practices. Frames are new ways of understanding political and social relations that emphasize injustice and the need for change. As such, they are crucial for the development of social movements and protest. Frames of Protest is the only book to focus exclusively on this major research perspective in social movement and protest studies. Thirteen chapters encompass the major themes in the framing perspective to offer a state-of-the-art review. Three chapters present evidence ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
280
Condition
New
Number of Pages
280
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780742538061
SKU
V9780742538061
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About . Ed(S): Johnston, Dr. Hank; Noakes, John A.
Hank Johnston is editor of Mobilization: An International Journal, San Diego State University, where he teaches social psychology and social change. John A. Noakes is associate director of the Center for Teaching and Learning, University of Pennsylvania.
Reviews for Frames of Protest
By producing a systematic comprehensive work they offer something new that is a great step towards defining the framing perspective as a new academic sub-field in its own right. While non-specialists and students will benefit most from this book with its substantial overview of the relevant literature, the ideology vs. frame debate contained in the final chapters will trigger a ... Read more