Cox Peter (University Of Chester Uk) - Cycling Activism Bike Politics And Social Movements - Paperback

Binding: Paperback
Description: The first full - length study of cycling activism through the lens of social movement theory this book demonstrates that despite tremendous differences bike activism can be understood as a continuous and connected activity spanning a century and a half and across continents. With examples from street protest to institutional lobbying it emphasises cycling's current central importance to zero carbon transport futures while showing that cycling activism is also not always about the bike or the cyclist as successive generations of activists have used cycling to articulate different visions of freedom and autonomy. Moving from a consideration of social movement theory as a means to understand cycling activism the author presents a series of case studies of collective action organisations networks and campaigns in order to illustrate and elaborate a theoretical model through which diverse campaigns and approaches to change can be understood. As such Cycling Activism will appeal to those with interests in mobilisation for social change mobility and transport studies and social movement theory as well as cycling studies.
Title: Cycling Activism Bike Politics And Social Movements
Author(s): Cox Peter (University Of Chester Uk)
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Barcode: 9780367535018
Pages: 280 Pages, 2 Tables, Black And White; 5 Line Drawings, Black And White; 1 Halftones, Black And White
Publication Date: 7/28/2023
Series: The Mobilization Series on Social Movements, Protest, and Culture
Category: Political Activism