This Mighty Dream

Social Protest Movements in the United States

Madeleine Adamson, Seth Borgos

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Routledge
28 February 2025

Social classes; Sociology; Demonstrations & protest movements

Series: Routledge Revivals

First published in 1984, This Mighty Dream traces and interprets the development of popular movements for social change in the United States. Agrarian protest, the labour struggle, the black freedom movement, and community organizing are vividly depicted. The authors address the practical dilemmas of organization and action including: the pursuit of immediate benefits versus broader social goals; divisions of race, gender, and class; leadership accountability; tensions between central direction and local autonomy; and the meshing of political strategies and direct action tactics. This Mighty Dream is richly illustrated with photographs, drawings, posters, cartoons, songs, and other movement artifacts. This book will be of interest to students of sociology, social work, history as well as activists.

By: Madeleine Adamson, Seth Borgos
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 280mm, Width: 210mm,
ISBN: 9781032449586
ISBN 10: 1032449586
Series: Routledge Revivals
Pages: 148
Publication Date: 28 February 2025
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Preface Foreword Introduction 1. Agrarian Protest 2. The Labour Struggle 3. The Black Freedom Struggle 4. Community Organizing Conclusion Chronology Credits Sources

Madeleine Adamson and Seth Borgos