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Best books to learn Social movements and protest, in order
Movements are studied by two groups who rarely read each other: academics who explain why movements arise and what determines their outcomes, and organisers who are trying to win something this year.
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Social Movements: The Best Books on How Protest Actually Works, in Order
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Frequently asked questions
- How should I approach learning social movements and protest?
- Movements are studied by two groups who rarely read each other: academics who explain why movements arise and what determines their outcomes, and organisers who are trying to win something this year.
- What's a good book to start social movements and protest with?
- A strong starting point is No shortcuts by Jane McAlevey. The ordered reading paths above show exactly where it fits and what to read next.
- What should I read after social movements and protest?
- Once you have the fundamentals, explore closely related subjects like Social class and mobility.