This volume of cutting-edge research comparatively analyzes violent protest and
rioting, furthering our understanding of this increasingly prevalent form of
claim making. Hank Johnston and Seraphim Seferiades bring together
internationally recognized experts in the field of protest studies and
contentious politics to analyze the causes and trajectories of violence as a
protest tactic. Crossnational comparisons from North America, Britain, France,
Germany, Greece, Iran, Thailand, and elsewhere contribute to the volume's
theoretical elaboration, while several case studies add depth to the discussion.
This title will be of key importance to scholars across the social sciences,
including sociology, political science, geography and criminology. Johnston and
Seferiades' exciting book is a significant