This sociologist was a key figure in establishing and institutionalizing subfields like historical sociology, social science history, social movements, and contentious politics within contemporary social science. His prolific career included authoring over fifty books and approximately seven hundred academic articles. Through his extensive body of work, he profoundly shaped the understanding of social processes and historical change.
Focusing on the processes of democratization and de-democratization, this 2005 work offers a crucial foundation for understanding the complexities of political transitions. It delves into the factors influencing these shifts, providing insights into historical contexts and contemporary implications. The book serves as a vital resource for scholars and students interested in political science and the dynamics of governance.
Exploring the intricacies of human relationships, Charles Tilly delves into the dynamics of credit and blame in his latest work. Building on his previous insights, he reveals the underlying motivations and justifications that shape our interactions and perceptions. Through this examination, Tilly challenges readers to reconsider their understanding of accountability and the excuses we often make, offering a deeper understanding of social behavior and human connections.
Revolutions, social movements, religious and ethnic conflict, nationalism and civil rights, and transnational these forms of contentious politics combine in Charles Tilly's and Sidney Tarrow's Contentious Politics . The book presents a set of analytical tools and procedures for study, comparison, and explanation of these very different sorts of contention. Drawing on many historical and contemporary cases, the book shows that similar principles describe and explain a wide variety of struggles as well as many more routine forms of politics. Tilly and Tarrow have written the book to introduce readers to an exciting new program of political and sociological analysis. To view Power Point slides of the last undergraduate course of Charles Tilly (with Ernesto Castaneda) in Spring 2007, which are related to his Paradigm book with Sidney Tarrow, Contentious Politics , please click here.
This book by Charles Tilly explores the intricate relationships between social processes and individual connections to broader social and political contexts. It uniquely highlights the links between inequality and de-democratization, as well as the interplay between identities and social inequality. Additionally, it examines the relationship between citizenship and identities, providing a comprehensive understanding of these critical themes in contemporary society.
In this pathbreaking work, now available in paperback, Charles Tilly challenges all previous formulations of state development in Europe. Specifically, Tilly charges that most available explanations fail because they do not account for the great variety of kinds of states which were viable at different stages of European history, and because they assume a unilinear path of state development resolving in today's national state.
A study of social inequality, this text asks how long-lasting inequalities in life chances arise, and how they come to distinguish members of different socially defined categories of persons. It highlights the social mechanisms that create and maintain paired and unequal categories.
Exploring the intricacies of social relationships, this book delves into how the explanations we provide shape and reflect our interactions with others. Charles Tilly, a distinguished social historian, examines the processes through which individuals claim, negotiate, and redefine their connections by the reasons they articulate. The work offers an accessible insight into the dynamics of communication and the role of reasoning in the formation and maintenance of social ties.
Exploring the interplay between personal, political, and national identities, the book examines how these identities are influenced by significant events like revolutions and social movements. Tilly emphasizes the importance of narratives in shaping personal identity and interpreting political realities, offering a blend of journalistic immediacy and deep theoretical insight. Through this lens, he reveals how stories can both clarify and complicate our understanding of political tensions and societal changes.
Focusing on collective struggles, this book provides an in-depth analysis of social movements in Great Britain from 1758 to 1834. It utilizes extensive evidence to explore the dynamics and impact of these movements, offering insights into the historical context and the evolution of popular resistance during this transformative period.
The book explores the significant growth in the study of social movements, revolutions, and democratization over the last twenty years. It delves into the key theories, methodologies, and case studies that have emerged in this field, highlighting how these phenomena shape societies and influence political change. By examining various movements and their impact on democracy, the author provides insights into the dynamics of collective action and the quest for social justice.
