Black Flags and Social Movements

A Sociological Analysis of Movement Anarchism

Dana M. Williams

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Manchester University Press
17 November 2017

Sociology; Anarchism

Series: Contemporary Anarchist Studies

Anarchism may be the most misunderstood political ideology of the modern era, and one of the least studied social movements by English-speaking scholars. Black flags and social movements addresses this deficit with an in-depth analysis of contemporary anarchist movements as interpreted by social movement theories and political sociology. Using unique data gathered by anarchists themselves, Williams presents longitudinal and international analyses that focus upon who anarchists are, and where they may be found.

Social movement ideas including political opportunity, new social movements, and social capital theory, are relevant and adaptable to understanding anarchist movements. Due to their sometimes limited numbers and identities as radical anti-authoritarians, anarchists often find themselves collaborating with numerous other social movements, bringing along their values, ideas and tactics. -- .

By: Dana M. Williams
Imprint: Manchester University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 16mm
Weight: 426g
ISBN: 9781526105554
ISBN 10: 1526105551
Series: Contemporary Anarchist Studies
Pages: 304
Publication Date: 17 November 2017
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Preface: Where Does Anarchy Begin? Part I: Movement Overview 1. Introduction to Social Movements: Anarchism as a Unique Example 2. Anarchists as Individuals: A Micro-Structural Analysis 3. Anarchists of the World, Unite! A Meso-Structural Analysis Part II: Theoretical Interpretation 4. The Significance of Social Movement Theory to Anarchism 5. Anti-State Political Opportunities 6. Anarchism as a “New Social Movement”? 7. Social Capital in Anarchist Movements Part III: Interaction 8. Radical Isomorphism and the Anti-Authoritarian Diffusion of Leaderless Organizations 9. Conclusion: Revisiting the Epistemology of Anarchist Movements Appendix A: Sources of knowledge and error Bibliography -- .

Dana M. Williams is an Associate Professor of Sociology at California State University, Chico -- .

Reviews for Black Flags and Social Movements: A Sociological Analysis of Movement Anarchism

Black Flags and Social Movements is a fundamental and insightful contribution to the political sociology of anarchist movements. Dana Williams uses sociological theories and methods to investigate the nature and location of anarchist social movements since the 19th century. This is a valuable contribution to our understanding of the persistence and evolution of radical egalitarianism, a recurring social movement that comes forth again and again in periods of world history in which inequalities have expanded beyond whatever societal functions they may have. Christopher Chase-Dunn Challenging myths of violence, and jokes about disorganization, Williams carefully maps the organizations, struggles and activists within international anarchist movements. Few have attempted to analyze anarchist movements in any systematic fashion but Williams offers activists and scholars a map of contemporary anarchism, and uses social movement theory to understand its dynamics. Combining movement data with social movement theory, this is a ground-breaking analysis of anarchist movements. Lesley Wood -- .