Movement genesis
Subtitle: social movement theory and the 1980s West German peace movement
By: Steve Breyman.
Publisher: Westview Press
Published: 1998
Place of publication: Boulder, Colo
Language: eng
Number of pages: 236
Subjects: Peace movements -- Germany (West) -- History -- 20th century.; Social movements.; Germany (West) -- Politics and government -- 1982-1990.
Description: The first systematic examination of the West German anti-missile movement of the 1980s, this book explores an unparalleled citizen mobilization that played a crucial role in bringing superpower rivalry to a close.

The product of extensive primary research, this book advances social movement theory and the political sociology of peace movements, deepens our understanding of the interactions of political parties and political movements, examines the links between public opinion and organized dissent, and assesses the impact and legacy of a movement that shook the halls of power from Washington to Moscow.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 205-224) and index.