A Theory of Social Movements

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I. Article Citation: (full citation for the article summarized using the ASA citation style)

1. What is the general topic of the reading?

2. What is the main thesis (or theses) of the article?

3. What does the author believe is at stake (politically, social< etc.) in the issues/phenomena discussed in the article? 4. Who are the chief interlocutors with whom the author is engaged in presenting the analysis? 5. What theoretical perspective(s) does the author use to frame the analysis of the issue discussed in the article? 6. What are the key variables or factors that are examined in the analysis? 7. What quantitative or qualitative data is adduced and analyzed by the author during the discussion? 8. What government/social policies are highlighted in the discussion?