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An introduction to this book explores why academic research on the place of emotions in politics has fallen into neglect since the 1970s & offers guidelines for its revival. The structural, rationalistic, & organizational focus of research over the past 3 decades has (erroneously) preempted consideration of the importance of emotional factors in protest movements. The emotional dimensions of several concepts used in social movement research are illuminated, including the notion of frames, mobilizing structures, collective identity, motivation, social networks, & political opportunities. Problems with incorporating emotions into political analysis are identified, & ways of dealing with these are suggested. Each chapter in the book is briefly summarized. K. Hyatt Stewart

An introduction to this book explores why academic research on the place of emotions in politics has fallen into neglect since the 1970s & offers guidelines for its revival. The structural, rationalistic, & organizational focus of research over the past 3 decades has (erroneously) preempted consideration of the importance of emotional factors in protest movements. The emotional dimensions of several concepts used in social movement research are illuminated, including the notion of frames, mobilizing structures, collective identity, motivation, social networks, & political opportunities. Problems with incorporating emotions into political analysis are identified, & ways of dealing with these are suggested. Each chapter in the book is briefly summarized. K. Hyatt Stewart

In recent years, sociologists have made great strides in studying the emotions that pervade social life. The study of social movements has lagged behind, even though there are few arenas where emotions are more obvious or important. To understand this lag as well as make suggestions for catching up, the history of scholarship on social movements is examined here. Findings indicate that emotions were poorly specified in the early years, ignored entirely in the structural & organizational paradigms that emerged in the 1960s, & still overlooked in the cultural era of the 1980s & 1990s. Despite isolated efforts to understand the emotions of social movements, they remain today a fertile area for inquiry. 116 References. Adapted from the source document.

Heroes, villains, victims, and minions have been the building blocks of moral and political reputations throughout human history. In 'Public Characters', the authors look at visual images, music, and words to show the techniques by which these characters get constructed. They also trace the impact of these public characters in politics, including the 2016 triumph of Donald J. Trump through his ability to cast opponents as villains and minions.

Gains and Losses looks at the details of politics, where individuals make decisions, negotiate with allies and opponents, suffer trade-offs and struggle with dilemmas, and often take to the streets as part of a broad strategic effort. In entertaining detail, the book presents six important, recent cases from three continents.

Heritage processes vary according to cultural, national, geographical, and historical contexts. This volume is unique in that it is dedicated to approaching the analysis of heritage through the concepts of social movements. Adapting the latest developments in the field of social movements, the chapters examine the formation, use and contestation of heritage by various official, non-official and activist players and the spaces where such ongoing negotiations and contestation take place. By bringing social movements into heritage studies, the book advocates a shift of perspective in understanding heritage, one that is no longer bound by (at times arbitrary) divisions such as those assumed between the state and people or between experts and non-experts

Throughout their careers, social scientists must come up with compelling research topics, decide when and where to publish, and revise their manuscripts for publication. Despite the importance of these skills, they are seldom if ever addressed in the course of graduate training. Heavy emphasis is placed on conducting research, and other core activities such as teaching also receive attention, yet fundamental academic practices are left almost entirely in the shadows.Practicing Sociology brings together a range of leading sociologists to reflect on their work and demystify this tacit knowledge. In conversational and engaging essays, they provide practical guidance and hard-won wisdom for readers at any stage of their scholarly careers. The book's three sections explore the art of finding new research questions, best practices in publishing, and how to make the most out of the peer review process. Contributors' distinctive voices come through as they recount their frustrations and failures as well as the joys of the sociological craft. They provide a range of perspectives, underscoring that there is no one "right" way to practice sociology but a constellation of different approaches that together give the field its vitality.Practicing Sociology features a team of skilled scholars including Peter Bearman, Paul J. DiMaggio, Wendy Espeland, Marion Fourcade, Shamus Rahman Khan, Eric Klinenberg, Michèle Lamont, Jennifer Lee, Mignon Moore, Mario Small, Duncan Watts, and many more