Advances In The Visual Analysis Of Social Movements (research In Social Movements, Conflicts And Change)
by Nicole Doerr /
2013 / English / PDF
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This special issue of Research in Social Movements, Conflicts and
Change highlights the importance of visuals in the current study of
social movements. It is indispensable reading as it introduces new
analytical concepts and methodological frameworks for understanding
visuals in social movements; combining cultural and political
analysis in a fresh, unique and interdisciplinary way. The articles
featured in this special issue examine visual expressions of social
movements through case studies from across the globe including:
injustice symbols in the Egyptian uprising; contested images from
anti-surveillance protests in Germany; gendered visualization of
local activism; commemorative videos of activists in recent
European protests; and images used in Australian movements against
abortion. In the open section of the volume articles examine the
work of renowned political science scholar Charles Tilly, and
discuss classic concepts in social movement studies. Firstly,
considering the concept of 'repertoire of contention' in order to
understand the use of distinct contentious performances in Latin
America. Secondly, analyzing the role of 'storytelling' in the
construction of trust and blame in social movements.
This special issue of Research in Social Movements, Conflicts and
Change highlights the importance of visuals in the current study of
social movements. It is indispensable reading as it introduces new
analytical concepts and methodological frameworks for understanding
visuals in social movements; combining cultural and political
analysis in a fresh, unique and interdisciplinary way. The articles
featured in this special issue examine visual expressions of social
movements through case studies from across the globe including:
injustice symbols in the Egyptian uprising; contested images from
anti-surveillance protests in Germany; gendered visualization of
local activism; commemorative videos of activists in recent
European protests; and images used in Australian movements against
abortion. In the open section of the volume articles examine the
work of renowned political science scholar Charles Tilly, and
discuss classic concepts in social movement studies. Firstly,
considering the concept of 'repertoire of contention' in order to
understand the use of distinct contentious performances in Latin
America. Secondly, analyzing the role of 'storytelling' in the
construction of trust and blame in social movements.
