Why Men Rebel by Ted Robert Gurr (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Why Men Rebel by Ted Robert Gurr Anniversary edition of a classic work that helped lead the way to an understanding of the causes of political protest. Features a new introduction. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Why Men Rebel was first published in 1970 after a decade of political violence across the world. Forty years later, serious conflicts continue in Africa, Asia and the Middle East. Ted Robert Gurr reintroduces us to his landmark work, putting it in context with the research it influenced as well as world events. Why Men Rebel remains highly relevant to todays violent and unstable world with its holistic, people-based understanding of the causes of political protest and rebellion. With its close eye on the politics of group identity, this book provides new insight into contemporary security challenges. Author Biography Ted Robert Gurr is former Director of the Minorities at Risk Project and Emeritus Distinguished University Professor in the Department of Government & Politics at the University of Maryland. He is author of numerous books and articles including Peoples vs. States: Minorities at Risk in the New Century (2000). Table of Contents Introduction 1. Explanations of Political Violence 2. Relative Deprivation And The Impetus To Violence 3. The Intensity and Scope of Relative Deprivation 4. Social Origins of Deprivation: Sources of Rising Expectations 5. Social Origins of Deprivation: Determinants of Value Capabilities 6. Perspectives On Violence and Politics: Socialization, Tradition, And Legitimacy 7. Perspectives On Violence And Politics: Ideologies, Utilities, and Communication 8. The Coercive Balance 9. The Balance of Institutional Support 10. Causes And Processes Of Political Violence: A Conclusion Review Praise for the Original Edition "The most important book that has been published on social violence in a good number of years. . . .a superb piece of work." --Lewis A. Coser in The New York Times Book Review "Likely to last a long time." --James C. Davies in Orbis "A rare, perhaps unique example of systematic empirical theory in political science...the book stands as an important contribution to social science theory in general and to the theory of violence in particular, as well as the single most complete and comprehensive statement on the topic in the literature." --Ivo K. Feierabend in the American Political Science Review Review Quote Praise for the Original Edition "The most important book that has been published on social violence in a good number of years. . . .a superb piece of work." --Lewis A. Coser in The New York Times Book Review "Likely to last a long time." --James C. Davies in Orbis "A rare, perhaps unique example of systematic empirical theory in political science...the book stands as an important contribution to social science theory in general and to the theory of violence in particular, as well as the single most complete and comprehensive statement on the topic in the literature." --Ivo K. Feierabend in the American Political Science Review Description for Reader Why Men Rebel was first published in 1970 on theheels of a decade of political violence and protest not only in remote corners of Africa andSoutheast Asia, but also at home in the United States. Forty years later, the world is stillconcerned with conflicts in Africa and Asia, along with the Middle East, and the UnitedStates has been overtaken by a focus on international terrorism. Do the arguments of 1970apply today? Ted Robert Gurr reintroduces us to his landmark work, putting it in contextwith research it spawned as well as with world events. The fact that Why MenRebel has been recently translated into Arabic and Russian is telling, and itsaward-winning presentation compels a re-reading. Why Men Rebelcontinues to be recognized as a classic because it helped lead the way to a systematic,people-based understanding of the causes of political protest and rebellion. With its closeeye on the politics of group identity, grievances, and governmental response, WhyMen Rebel lends new insight into contemporary challenges of transnationalrecruitment and organization, multimedia mobilization, and terrorism. Details ISBN1594519137 Author Ted Robert Gurr Language English ISBN-10 1594519137 ISBN-13 9781594519130 Media Book Format Hardcover Edition 40th Birth 1936 Short Title WHY MEN REBEL-40TH ANNIV/E Edition Description Anniversary Affiliation University of Maryland, USA Illustrations Illustrations DEWEY 322.42 Year 2010 Publication Date 2010-11-30 AU Release Date 2010-11-30 NZ Release Date 2010-11-30 UK Release Date 2010-11-30 Pages 446 Alternative 9781032017358 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education Publisher Taylor & Francis Inc Country of Publication United States US Release Date 2010-11-30 Imprint Routledge Place of Publication New York We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:134477713;

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