Introduction. From Political Opportunity Structures to Strategic Interaction

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Preface xi
4. List of Abbreviations xv
5. Introduction. From Political Opportunity Structures to Strategic Interaction 1
6. Part 1. Authoritarian Contexts
7. 1. Peasant Revolts in the French Revolution 37
8. 2. Rural Social Movements in Nicaragua 59
9. 3. Human Rights in Argentina 83
10. 4. Rural Unions in Brazil 114
11. Part 2. The North American Context
12. 5. The Civil Rights Movement 133
13. 6. The Women’s Movement 153
14. 7. Gay and Lesbian Liberation 183
15. 8. The U.S. Movement for Peace in Central America 203
16. Part 3. New Directions
17. 9. Opportunity Knocks 227
18. 10. Sensing and Seizing Opportunities 240
19. 11. Eventful Protest, Global Conflicts 256
20. Conclusion. Are Protestors Opportunists? Fifty Tests 277
21. Contributors 303
22. References 307
23. Index 327