The program wants to advance interactive approaches to the study of revolutions and social movements, bringing junior and senior scholars together for a combination of theoretical syntheses, empirical research presentations, and discussion of the research agendas of emerging scholars.
Few scholars who study revolutions or social movements study the other as well. No wonder: understanding a revolution or a protest movement is an enormous undertaking, and few people have the time or energy for more than one thorough case study.
This workshop and resulting publications would bring practitioners in both fields into closer dialogue. The premise is that many micro-level factors are much the same across a variety of strategic arenas.
Whether players are aiming for regime change, policy and regulation, cultural change, or dignity and respect for marginalized groups, they must persuade others, mobilize supporters, confront and surprise opponents, debate strategic dilemmas, enter and exit arenas, and juggle multiple goals.
Public session
The workshop will close with a session open to the public, on Friday, August 22, from 15:00-16:00 hrs.
Although the session is open to the public, registration is required. Please RSVP by addressing an email to events@nias.knaw.nl.
Organizers
Jan Willem Duyvendak is professor of sociology at the University of Amsterdam and director of NIAS.
James M. Jasper writes about culture, democracy, social movements, and emotions. His books include The Art of Moral Protest, The Emotions of Protest, and Public Characters. He recently retired from the Graduate Center of the City University of New York.
Anna Zhelnina is a sociologist, writer, and educator interested in cities and politics.
With guest speakers: Benjamin Abrams, Guya Accornero, Mark Beissinger, Lorenzo Bosi, Donatella della Porta, Jan Willem Duyvendak, Guy Eyre, Jack Goldstone, Jeff Goodwin, Janis Grimm, Laura Keesman, Bert Klandermans, Aidan McGarry, Daniel Ritter, Gay Seidman, Eric Selbin, Esther Sigillò, Frederic Volpi, Jacquelien van Stekelenburg.
