European University Institute Library

Social movements in Latin America, mapping the mosaic, Ronaldo Munck

eng

Includes bibliographical references (pages 147-155) and index

maps

index present

non fiction

Social movements in Latin America

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Ronaldo Munck

mapping the mosaic

"Social movements are a key feature of the political and social landscape of Latin America. Ronaldo Munck explores their full range, emanating from different sections of Latin American society and motivated by many different concerns, including worker organizations, peasant and land reform movements, Indigenous groups, women's movements, and environmental groups. Although the mosaic of interlocking and connected issues and rights presents a complex map of social concerns and potentially a fragmented political force, these movements are likely to be at the centre of any future progressive politics in Latin America. As a result, they require careful understanding and a more nuanced theoretical approach. Drawing on insights from Latin American approaches to social movement theory, the book offers a distinctive contribution to social movement literature. The text incorporates detailed case studies and a methodological appendix for students wishing to develop their own research agendas in the field."--, Provided by publisher

Introduction -- Theories -- Workers -- Peasants -- Community -- Women -- Indigenous -- Environmental -- Ways Forward -- Methodological -- Appendix