The Suppression of Dissent

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Focusing on mechanism-based social-movement theory, this book delves into various twentieth-century social movements, analyzing the dynamics of contention among groups like mid-century communists, the Black Panther Party, the American Indian Movement, and contemporary globalization activists. It offers insights into the strategies and impacts of these movements, highlighting their historical significance and the interplay of social forces that shaped their trajectories.