'Spreading Protest: Social Movements in Times of Crisis' BRAND NEW in paperback

Which elements do the Arab Spring, the Indignados and Occupy Wall Street have in common? How do they differ? What do they share with social movements of the past?

This book discusses the recent wave of global mobilisations from an unusual angle, explaining what aspects of protests spread from one country to another, how this happened, and why diffusion occurred in certain contexts but not others. It sheds light on the more general mechanisms of protest diffusion in contemporary societies, explaining how mobilisations travel from one country to another, and from past to present times. Covering a broad range of empirical cases, this book develops new theoretical perspectives. 

'...a major contribution to the literature on diffusion in social movements, inviting readers to critically assess the traditional models of diffusion. Essential reading for social movement researchers, students and general readers interested in the phenomenon of transnational protest.' 
Abby Peterson, University of Gothenburg 

Keywords: Social Movements, Mobilisation, Political Activism, Protests