Description
Book SynopsisThe concept and reality of revolution has gripped the imagination of many writers over the centuries. This is a comprehensive historical examination of these key ideas and theories.
Trade Review'Kimmel has written a clear, reflective, critical and comprehensive guide to theories of revolution. Anyone who wants to catch up on current thinking on violent upheaval will do well to begin with this book.'
Charles Tilly, New School for Social Research, New York 'A comprehensive survey of theories of revolution.'
International Review of Social History
Table of Contents1. Revolutions in the Sociological Imagination. 2. On the Shoulders of Giants:.
Classical Sociological Perspectives on Revolution.
3. Stages, Systems, and Deprivation:.
Non-Structural Theories of Revolution.
4. Revolution in International Context:.
Geo-Political Competition and the Capitalist World-Economy.
5. Class Struggle and Revolution.
6. The State and Revolution.
7. Motivation and Mobilization:.
A Structural Social Psychology of Revolution.
Conclusion.
Bibliography.
