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Organizational interlocks between new social movements and traditional elites: the case of the West German peace movement.

Authors :
Schmitt, RĂ¼diger
Source :
European Journal of Political Research; Sep89, Vol. 17 Issue 5, p583-598, 16p, 1 Diagram, 1 Chart
Publication Year :
1989

Abstract

This paper deals with the question of whether the concept of elites is a fruitful category for the analysis of new social movements. It is proposed that mobilizations of new social movements are to be understood as dynamic interaction processes between mass constituencies and movement entrepreneurs, mediated by organizational communication networks. Taking the case of the West German peace movement, it is shown that such leadership roles can be identified as parts of the movement's internal division of labour. Furthermore, it is shown that movement entrepreneurs of the peace movement are also linked to established elite sectors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03044130
Volume :
17
Issue :
5
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
European Journal of Political Research
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
31520096
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1475-6765.1989.tb00208.x