Contesting Patriotism: Culture, Power, and Strategy in the Peace Movement

Woehrle, Lynne M.; Coy, Patrick G.; Maney, Gregory M.

ISBN 10: 0742564487 / ISBN 13: 9780742564480

Published by Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2009

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Synopsis:

During war, space for debate shrinks. Narrow ideas of patriotism and democracy marginalize and silence opposition to militarism abroad and repression at home. Although powerful, these ideas encounter widespread resistance. Analyzing the official statements of 15 organizations from 1990-2005, the authors show that the U.S. peace movement strongly contested taken-for-granted assumptions regarding nationalism, religion, security, and global justice. Contesting Patriotism engages cutting-edge theories in social movements research to understand the ways that activists promote peace through their words. Concepts of culture, power, strategy, and identity are used to explain how movement organizations and activists contribute to social change. The diversity of organizations and conflicts studied make this book a unique and important contribution to peacebuilding and to social movements scholarship.

About the Author:

Lynne M. Woehrle is associate professor of sociology at Mount Mary College.

Patrick G. Coy is director and associate professor at the Center for Applied Conflict Management at Kent State University.

Gregory M. Maney is associate professor of sociology at Hofstra University.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Contesting Patriotism: Culture, Power, and ...
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Publication Date: 2009
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket