Social Movements: An Interactionist Analysis
Sociological Quarterly June 1, 1972 DOI: 10.1111/j.1533-8525.1972.tb00817.x (opens in new tab)
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AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
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| Citations | 12 |
| Key points | Proposes that an interactionist perspective provides a useful dynamic mode of analysis for understanding social movements, as demonstrated through the LSD movement led by Timothy Leary. |
Abstract
A social movement is a dynamic phenomenon that necessitates an appropriate theoretical perspective for adequate analysis. An interactionist perspective provides a useful dynamic mode of analysis. Following a historical resumé of the LSD movement led by Timothy Leary, the genesis of the movement, the development of its ideology and program, and motivational factors involved in the recruitment of adherents are analyzed from an interactionist perspective.