Radical Left Movements in Europe

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Sociology
Cover of the book Radical Left Movements in Europe by , Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: ISBN: 9781317071884
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: July 28, 2017
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author:
ISBN: 9781317071884
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: July 28, 2017
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

When the Iron Curtain lifted in 1989, it was seen by some as proof of the final demise of the ideas and aspirations of the radical left. Not many years passed, however, before the critique of social inequalities and capitalism was once again a main protest theme of social movements. This book provides an account of radical left movements in today’s Europe and how they are trying to accomplish social and political change.

The book’s international group of leading experts provide detailed analysis on social movement organizations, activist groups, and networks that are rooted in the left-wing ideologies of anarchism, Marxism, socialism, and communism in both newly democratized post-communist and longstanding liberal-democratic polities. Through a range of case studies, the authors explore how radical left movements are influenced by their situated political and social contexts, and how contemporary radical left activism differs from both new and old social movements on one hand, and the activities of radical left parliamentary parties on the other. Ultimately, this volume investigates what it means to be ‘radical left’ in current day liberal-democratic and capitalist societies after the fall of European state socialism.

This is valuable reading for students and researchers interested in European politics, contemporary social movements and political sociology.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

When the Iron Curtain lifted in 1989, it was seen by some as proof of the final demise of the ideas and aspirations of the radical left. Not many years passed, however, before the critique of social inequalities and capitalism was once again a main protest theme of social movements. This book provides an account of radical left movements in today’s Europe and how they are trying to accomplish social and political change.

The book’s international group of leading experts provide detailed analysis on social movement organizations, activist groups, and networks that are rooted in the left-wing ideologies of anarchism, Marxism, socialism, and communism in both newly democratized post-communist and longstanding liberal-democratic polities. Through a range of case studies, the authors explore how radical left movements are influenced by their situated political and social contexts, and how contemporary radical left activism differs from both new and old social movements on one hand, and the activities of radical left parliamentary parties on the other. Ultimately, this volume investigates what it means to be ‘radical left’ in current day liberal-democratic and capitalist societies after the fall of European state socialism.

This is valuable reading for students and researchers interested in European politics, contemporary social movements and political sociology.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book The Psychology of Climate Change by
Cover of the book Addictive Consumption by
Cover of the book Literacies of Power by
Cover of the book Sketching Theoretical Biology by
Cover of the book Negotiating the Good Life by
Cover of the book Inclusive Urban Design: Public Toilets by
Cover of the book Unravelling the Fukushima Disaster by
Cover of the book Preventing Violence in Schools by
Cover of the book Women's Bodies, Women's Worries by
Cover of the book Warfare in Europe 1919–1938 by
Cover of the book A Dictionary of Chinese Characters by
Cover of the book Men, Masculinity and the Beatles by
Cover of the book Divinization and Technology by
Cover of the book Accommodating Cultural Diversity by
Cover of the book The Heart of Biblical Theology by
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy