Research in Social Movements, Conflicts and Change Ser.: Methodological ...

Emerald Publishing Limited

Methodological Advances in Research on Social Movements, Conflict, and ChangeAuthor(s): Thomas V. Maher, Eric W. Schoon\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Emerald Publishing Limited, United Kingdom\nImprint: Emerald Publishing Limited\nISBN-13: 9781801178877, 978-1801178877\nSynopsis\nThe 21st century has brought many changes to peacebuilding, armed conflicts, and social movements. Organizations and scholars alike have developed new techniques for bridging cultural divides and enhancing democracy and respect for human rights. Moreover, technological changes have significantly altered conflict spaces.\n\nMethodological Advances in Research on Social Movements, Conflict, and Change explores methods for studying contentious politics in the context of these broader social changes. Contributors advance methodological scholarship by developing new tools, discussing new sources of data and their relative value, and addressing controversies and ethical issues that have emerged in the process of c.