Theorizing Cultures of Political Violence in Times of Austerity - Studying Social Movements in Comparative Perspective

Summary

Combining qualitative and quantitative comparative analyses from anti-austerity movements in 14 Eurozone states, Joanna Rak develops an original typology of patterns of a culture of political violence to explain why some anti-austerity movements turned to violence and others did not.

Product details

• Authors: Joanna Rak, Joanna (Adam Mickiewicz University Rak
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.09.2020
• EAN: 9780367666422
• ISBN: 978-0-367-66642-2
• No. of pages: 196
• Series: Routledge Research in Comparative Politics
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > General, dictionaries; SOCIAL SCIENCE / General, POLITICAL SCIENCE / General, POLITICAL SCIENCE / World / European, Pressure groups, protest movements and non-violent action, Peace studies and conflict resolution, Violence in society, EU (European Union), Peace studies & conflict resolution, Demonstrations & protest movements, Violence and abuse in society