Making of Pro-Life Activists - How Social Movement Mobilization Works

Informationen zum Autor Ziad W. Munson is the Frank R. Hook Assistant Professor of Sociology at Lehigh University. Klappentext How do people become activists for causes they care deeply about? Many people with similar backgrounds, for instance, fervently believe that abortion should be illegal, but only some of them join the pro-life movement. By delving into the lives and beliefs of activists and nonactivists alike, Ziad W. Munson is able to lucidly examine the differences between them. Through extensive interviews and detailed studies of pro-life organizations across the nation, Munson makes the startling discovery that many activists join up before they develop strong beliefs about abortion--in fact, some are even pro-choice prior to their mobilization. Therefore, Munson concludes, commitment to an issue is often a consequence rather than a cause of activism. "The Making of Pro-life Activists" provides a compelling new model of how people become activists while also offering a penetrating analysis of the complex relationship between religion, politics, and the pro-life movement. Policy makers, activists on both sides of the issue, and anyone seeking to understand how social movements take shape will find this book essential. Zusammenfassung How do people become activists for causes they care deeply about? Many people with similar backgrounds! for instance! fervently believe that abortion should be illegal! but only some of them join the pro-life movement. Delving into the lives and beliefs of activists and nonactivists alike! this book examines the differences between them.

Product details

• Authors: Ziad W Munson, Ziad W. Munson, MUNSON ZIAD W, Munson Ziad W.
• Publisher: University Of Chicago Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.02.2009
• EAN: 9780226551203
• ISBN: 978-0-226-55120-3
• No. of pages: 248
• Series: Morality and Society (Paperbac; Morality and Society Series; Morality and Society Series (CHUP)
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; POLITICAL SCIENCE / Political Process / Political Advocacy, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Abortion & Birth Control, Political activism, Ethical issues: abortion & birth control, Ethical issues: abortion and birth control, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Activism & Social Justice, Political activism / Political engagement