Over fifty authors from two dozen countries and from across the full spectrum of sociology tackle the pertinent issues of our time.
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Geoffrey Pleyers: Social Movements and Our Common Future
Contrary to economists or marketing specialists, sociologists are particularly uncomfortable when it comes to thinking about the future …
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Kin-man Chan: Hong Kong
How can perception of failure shape the outcome of social mobilization? What is the prospect for the Umbrella Movement and democracy in Hong Kong?
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Raúl Trejo-Delarbre: New Media
The new media have expanded and improved participation in public affairs. … but beside the support for democracy are also several restrictions.
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John Foran: Climate Justice
With climate change, we are facing a perfect storm of suffering, a crisis of humanity. What is to be done to achieve radical social change?
Continue ReadingMaria da Glória Gohn: Protests in Brazil
What kind of futures do the protesters pursue? From what social sectors do they come from? How do they mobilize? How do they interact with the government and political parties? What is already changing?
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Maria da Glória Gohn: Protests in Brazil
English / Portuguese – No Brasil manifestações de movimentos sociais em espaços ganharam maior visibilidade nas últimas décadas do século XX quando construíram …
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Markus S. Schulz: For a Sociology of Possibilities
The globalized planet is marred by unabated injustices, rampant conflicts, and environmental destruction. Yet, hopes for a better world persist. The unprecedented risks and opportunities demand new ways of thinking.
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Michel Wieviorka: Global Sociology of Social Movements
Pour une sociologie globale es mouvements sociaux d’aujourd’hui –
La sociologie est désormais globale. Ce constat a en fait au moins trois significations distinctes, et complémentaires…
Michel Wieviorka: Pour une sociologie globale es mouvements sociaux d’aujourd’hui
Pour une sociologie globale es mouvements sociaux d’aujourd’hui English | French
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