A Brief History of Protests

· Ashleigh Robertson
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Why do people take to the streets?

Protests explores the power of collective dissent and the role public demonstrations have played in transforming societies. From labour strikes and civil rights marches to anti-war demonstrations, democracy movements, environmental campaigns, and digital activism, protest has repeatedly challenged established institutions and political authority.

This book examines why protests emerge, how movements mobilise supporters, and what determines whether demonstrations achieve their objectives. It considers civil disobedience, policing, repression, media coverage, leadership, organisation, public opinion, and the relationship between protest and political change.

Why do some demonstrations attract millions while others struggle to gain attention? When does protest influence policy? And why do governments respond to public dissent in such different ways?

Why do people take to the streets? Protests explores the power of collective dissent and the role public demonstrations have played in transforming societies. From labour strikes and civil rights marches to anti-war demonstrations, democracy movements, environmental campaigns, and digital activis...

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