Unemployment and Protest. New Perspectives on Two Centuries of Contention (original) (raw)

This collection critically examines the intersection of unemployment and protest movements over the past two centuries, challenging the traditional notion that unemployed individuals are passive. It highlights various forms of mobilization among the unemployed, offering new insights into how grievances are expressed and addressing historiographical gaps regarding the social psychology behind such movements. The contributing essays provide a comprehensive overview of unemployment protests from historical and contemporary perspectives, making a significant contribution to socio-historical discussions on labor and societal responses to economic crises.