The Affective Dynamics of Mass Protests by Bilgin Ayata, Cilj... - 9781032227238

The Affective Dynamics of Mass ProtestsMid?n Moments and Political Transformation in Egypt and Turkey\nAuthor(s): Bilgin Ayata, Cilja Harders\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781032227238, 978-1032227238\nSynopsis\nThis book examines the connection between affects, mobilisation, and political transformation. Offering unique insights into the affective and emotional dynamics of occupied Tahrir and Taksim Squares, this book builds a novel understanding of urban mass protests and their capacity to travel across time and space. Its Mid?n Moment concept breaks new ground in affect and emotion studies with a focus on political transformation in Egypt and Turkey. It is based on empirically grounded research which covers the 2011 and 2013 uprisings and their authoritarian aftermath.\n\nThis book will appeal to scholars and students interested in affect and emotion studies in a range of disciplinary areas, including politic.