Social Movements in Britain

by Paul Byrne

Overview

Social Movements have become a central focus of political study in recent years. Paul Byrne's accessible account of British Social movements introduces students to the relevant theories, and puts them into practice by examining groups such as Greenpeace, Friends of the Earth, the Women's Movement and the Green Party. Byrne goes on to look at how the British scene compares with what is happening in the rest of Europe and in America.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415071239
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	09/11/1997
Series:	Theory and Practice in British Politics
Pages:	208
Product dimensions:	5.44(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

About the Author

Paul Byrne is a Senior Lecturer in Politics, Loughborough University.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction; Chapter 2 Defining social movements; Chapter 3 The resurgence of social movements; Chapter 4 Theoretical ideas; Chapter 5 Who are they?; Chapter 6 CND and the peace movement; Chapter 7 The women's movement; Chapter 8 The green movement; Chapter 9 Conclusions;