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The Persistent Activist James Downton

The Persistent Activist By James Downton

The Persistent Activist by James Downton


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This book explores the movement experience of thirty Colorado peace activists, whose names are changed to conceal their identities. It provides a brief summary of the main currents of collective action theory, noting some of the existing research about participation in social movements.

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The Persistent Activist: How Peace Commitment Develops And Survives by James Downton

This book explores the movement experience of thirty Colorado peace activists, whose names are changed to conceal their identities. It provides a brief summary of the main currents of collective action theory, noting some of the existing research about participation in social movements.

About James Downton

James Downton, Paul Wehr

Table of Contents

Preface -- Peace Action -- Beliefs and Peace Action -- Availability and Opportunity -- Developing Commitment -- Vision, Effectiveness, and Urgency -- Social Support and Cross Pressures -- Strategies of Persistence -- Activism and Personal Growth -- How Peace Commitment Survives -- Collective and Creative Action -- Epilogue -- Further Comments on the Literature -- Interview Guide: Persisters*

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NLS9780367310233
9780367310233
0367310236
The Persistent Activist: How Peace Commitment Develops And Survives by James Downton
New
Paperback
Taylor & Francis Ltd
2021-05-31
200
N/A
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