"The Blackwell Companion to Social Movements" is a compilation of original, state-of-the-art essays by internationally recognized scholars on an array of topics in the field of social movement studies. This book: contains original, state-of-the-art essays by internationally recognized scholars; covers a wide array of topics in the field of social movement studies; and, features a valuable introduction by the editors which maps the field, and helps situate the study of social movements within other disciplines. It includes coverage of historical, political, and cultural contexts; leadership; organizational dynamics; social networks and participation; consequences and outcomes; and case studies of major social movements. It offers the most comprehensive discussion of social movements available.