Peace Movement Organizations and Activists in the U.S.: An Analytic Bibliography [Hardcover]

John Lofland (Author), Victoria Johnson (Author), Pamela Kato (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 156024075X | ISBN-13: 978-1560240754 | Publication Date: February 19, 1991 | Edition: 1

Here is the most comprehensive compilation and analytic classification of book-length publications on the immense upwelling of peace activism that occurred in the United States during the 1980’s. It is an indispensable reference addition to the bookshelf of all researchers of peace movements in the United States.

Focusing on the post-World War II years with particular attention to the 1980’s, this volume is an extensive bibliography of books categorized into six categories by theory: “transcenders, educators, intellectuals, politicians, protestors, and prophets.” Peace Movement Organizations and Activists in the United States: An Analytic Bibliography is an indispensable tool for researchers and students of peace movements from several disciplines including history, political science, security studies, sociology, and international relations.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"An invaluable reference for analysts of the peace movement, activists, and citizens concerned with the fate of our planet." -- Sam Marullo, PhD, Assistant Professor, Georgetown University

"It is exhaustive, and the creative indexing reflects a sophisticated grasp of peace movements and social movements in general." -- John D. McCarthy, Professor of Sociology, The Catholic University of America

Product Details

• Hardcover: 148 pages
• Publisher: Routledge; 1 edition (February 19, 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 156024075X
• ISBN-13: 978-1560240754
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,327,232 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)