The Definitive Compendium of Social and Political Movements: Or, How Humanity Keeps Trying the Same Things.

Synopsis

Welcome to the definitive (and probably only) guide you'll ever need to understanding why humans insist on forming 'movements.' This wasn't written because anyone thinks we're getting better at this collective action thing, but rather to document the sheer, often misguided, energy of humanity trying to 'change things.' Inside, you'll find painstakingly researched entries on the grand failures and occasional accidental successes of political and social movements across the globe and throughout history. From the slightly ridiculous to the utterly catastrophic, we dissect the figures, concepts, and events that shaped, or perhaps just slightly dented, the course of human societies. Consider this your comprehensive resource for navigating the labyrinthine history of collective action. Whether you're a student trying to pass a class, a researcher desperately seeking a citation, or just a general reader wondering 'what fresh hell is this?', this encyclopedia provides foundational knowledge. It's less a celebration of progress and more a sober, slightly exasperated, look at our persistent attempts to herd cats on a global scale. Enjoy trying to find a pattern; we certainly haven't.