Political Process and the Development of Black Insurgency, 1930-1970
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Book Overview
In this classic work of sociology, Doug McAdam presents a political-process model that explains the rise and decline of the black protest movement in the United States. Moving from theoretical concerns to empirical analysis, he focuses on the crucial role of three institutions that foster protest: black churches, black colleges, and Southern chapters of the NAACP. He concludes that political opportunities, a heightened sense of political efficacy,...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0226555534
ISBN13:9780226555539
Release Date:November 1999
Publisher:University of Chicago Press
Length:346 Pages
Weight:1.07 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 6.0" x 8.9"
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
great analysis
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
We first used this book in Dr. Skocpol's class in Chicago, & it has become an invaluable resource on how to study social movements. I often refer to it in class--along with other now-classic analyses--and a colleague is using it as required reading this coming Spring.
Excellent source for social movement research
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
If one is interested in the dynamics of the civil rights movement, then this book is a must read. Also a must read for anyone doing research in the field of social movements and especially if interested in the processes of content coding using annual indices.
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