Ebook: The International Encyclopedia of Revolution and Protest: 1500 to the Present

This definitive 8-volume reference is a comprehensive print resource covering the history of protest and revolution over the past 500 years – throughout the modern era of mass movements. For more information see www.revolutionprotestencyclopedia.com.Definitive reference work on the role of popular agency in transforming the world in which we liveFirst historical encyclopedia to provide scholars and teachers and students with the information they need to understand the role and significance and origin of protest and revolution from 1500 to the present8-volume major reference in A-Z format, with entries ranging from 500 to 14,000 wordsProvides clear, concise explanations of events and larger social movements, and biographies of key peoplePresents major uprisings and protest movements, and the ideas, ideologies and activists that propelled them, chronicles the manner in which they unfolded, traces their roots, goals, tactics, and influence, and evaluates their successes and failuresInternationally diverse editorial board and contributorsIncludes over 150 photographs, figures, and mapsAn online electronic version is also available (ISBN 978-1-4051-9807-3).  In addition to the features of the print version, the online version provides:Regular revisions and new entries – updated once a yearLinks to comprehensive collection through Blackwell Reference onlineLinks to other resources available on the webPowerful searching, browsing, and cross-referencing capabilities, including Open URL linking