Characteristics of Successful American Protest Groups: Another Look at Gamson's "Strategy of Social Protest.".

Frey, R. Scott; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ460408

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1992

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Characteristics of Successful American Protest Groups: Another Look at Gamson's "Strategy of Social Protest."

Frey, R. Scott; And Others

American Journal of Sociology, v98 n2 p368-87 Sep 1992

Examines the theory of William Gamson's "Strategy of Social Protest." Reviews criticism of the work and Gamson's response. Reports the results of a study variously analyzing data according to concerns of Gamson's critics. Suggests that displacement and group factionalism are the major predictors of protest group success. (DK)

Descriptors: Group Dynamics, Higher Education, Organizational Effectiveness, Political Influences, Social Action, Social Science Research, Sociology

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative

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Audience: Researchers; Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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