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Record Nr.

UNINA9910463201303321

Autore

Hash-Gonzalez Kelli <1971->

Titolo

Popular mobilization and empowerment in Georgia's Rose Revolution [[electronic resource] /] / Kelli Hash-Gonzalez

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Lanham, Maryland, : Lexington Books, 2012

ISBN

1-283-94057-4

0-7391-7355-3

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (170 p.)

Disciplina

947.58086/2

Soggetti

Political participation - Georgia (Republic)

Electronic books.

Georgia (Republic) History Rose Revolution, 2003

Georgia (Republic) Politics and government 1991-

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Popular Mobilization and Empowerment in Georgia's Rose Revolution; Table of Contents; Acronyms; Preface; Acknowledgments; Introduction: Emotions, Beliefs, and Political Protest; Chapter 1: The Soviet Legacy and Georgian Political Culture; Chapter 2: Preheating Society; Chapter 3: The Last Straw; Chapter 4: Framing and Cognitive Liberation; Epilogue; Appendix 1: A Note on Methods; Appendix 2: Complete List of Interviews Cited; References; Index; About the Author

Sommario/riassunto

While other studies explain the Rose Revolution in terms of the contribution of the "power players," Popular Mobilization and Empowerment in Georgia's Rose Revolution, by Kelli Hash-Gonzalez, adds to our understanding by examining the revolution from the perspective of ordinary citizens. This in-depth study shows how the movement frames targeted people's emotions, as well as their beliefs and values to more effectively mobilize a critical mass. This achievement was surprising, given the hopelessness, cynicism, and alienat