Caught in the Crossfire

Revolution, Repression, and the Rational Peasant

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Sociology
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Author: David T. Mason ISBN: 9780742568747
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Publication: February 16, 2004
Imprint: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Language: English
Author: David T. Mason
ISBN: 9780742568747
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Publication: February 16, 2004
Imprint: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Language: English

Caught in the Crossfire presents a multifaceted explanation of why people participate in something as dangerous and uncertain as a revolutionary movement. Beginning with an analysis of the grievances that motivate peasant participation in political movements, the book also explores the additional factors_leadership, resources, and strategies_required to mobilize peasants for collective action. Collective action itself need not be violent, but a repressive state response can quickly transform a reformist movement into a revolution. Mason shows how different strategies on the part of various actors can result in a government victory, a rebel victory, or a negotiated settlement. The book concludes with a look to the future: Will the emerging trends toward political democratization and economic globalization make revolution in the countryside more or less likely?

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Caught in the Crossfire presents a multifaceted explanation of why people participate in something as dangerous and uncertain as a revolutionary movement. Beginning with an analysis of the grievances that motivate peasant participation in political movements, the book also explores the additional factors_leadership, resources, and strategies_required to mobilize peasants for collective action. Collective action itself need not be violent, but a repressive state response can quickly transform a reformist movement into a revolution. Mason shows how different strategies on the part of various actors can result in a government victory, a rebel victory, or a negotiated settlement. The book concludes with a look to the future: Will the emerging trends toward political democratization and economic globalization make revolution in the countryside more or less likely?

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