Activism across Borders since 1870
Causes, Campaigns and Conflicts in and beyond Europe
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Published:7th Sep '23
Should be back in stock very soon
A historical survey of transnational activism in Europe and beyond since 1870.
From the Occupy protests to the Black Lives Matter movement and school strikes for climate action, the twenty-first century has been rife with activism. Although very different from one another, each of these movements has created alliances across borders, with activists stressing that their concerns are not confined to individual nation states.
In this book, Daniel Laqua shows that global efforts of this kind are not a recent phenomenon, and that as long as there have been borders, activists have sought to cross them. Activism Across Borders since 1870 explores how individuals, groups and organisations have fostered bonds in their quest for political and social change, and considers the impact of national and ideological boundaries on their efforts. Focusing on Europe but with a global outlook, the book acknowledges the importance of imperial and postcolonial settings for groups and individuals that expressed far-reaching ambitions.
From feminism and socialism to anti-war campaigns and green politics, this book approaches transnational activism with an emphasis on four features: connectedness, ambivalence, transience and marginality. In doing so, it demonstrates the intertwined nature of different movements, problematizes transnational action, discusses the temporary nature of some alliances, and shows how transnationalism has been used by those marginalized at the national level. With a broad chronological perspective and thematic chapters, it provides historical context, clarifies terms and concepts, and offers an alternative history of modern Europe through the lens of activists, movements and campaigns.
This comprehensive and pioneering survey is a worthy book ... Recommended [for] advanced undergraduates and graduate students. * CHOICE *
'Laqua's richly illustrated study considers an extraordinary array of political, social and ecological causes, exploring how transnational activists have both shaped - and been shaped by - the contemporary world. Drawing on impressive primary research and diverse analytical literatures, this volume provides a fascinating and sophisticated account of a topic of wide interest.' * Thomas Davies, City, University of London, UK *
'This book offers an enormously rich insight into the way activists shaped the social fabric of modern societies. The impressive array of topics is both enriching and revealing as it systematically includes the dark sides of activism and invites us to rethink the history of modern societies as a result of competing, intersecting or colliding forms of collective action.' * Isabella Löhr, FFU Berlin / Leibniz Centre for Contemporary History *
'This is an impressive book. It offers a wide-ranging and nuanced analysis of various forms of internationalism in engaging prose. Laqua focuses not only on better-studied countries but also relatively under-researched ones in Europe. Crucially, this monograph systematically considers both the benevolent elements and the blind spots manifest in internationalist visions and practices.' * Nikolaos Papadogiannis, Stirling University, UK *
Essential reading for anyone interested in the shared histories and intertwined causes of transnational activism. * European History Quarterly *
Daniel Laqua has produced a book that is both synthetic and analytical, with a high level of coherence and accessibility. Activism across Borders is likely to remain a must-read for graduate students who wish to acquire a comprehensive view of transnationalism, as well as a useful reference for any scholar interested in the history of social movements on the local, regional, and global scales. * Peace & Change *
ISBN: 9781350262799
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384 pages