Prescott, A. , Bell, A. R., Curry, A. and Lacey, H. (2020) How Medieval Revolts Help Us to Understand Mass Protest. Other. History & Policy.
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Abstract
- Persistence of 19th-century notions of the madness of crowds is evident in recent characterisation of Black Lives Matter protests. - Historical analysis of revolts, particularly from the Middle Ages, helps understand social dynamics of mass protest. - Risings develop when many different grievances combine and protestors develop shared social identity. - Analysing the background of protestors and targets is essential to understanding the protest. - A strong moral economy develops among protestors, legitimising violent protest. - The multi-faceted nature of the protest generates complex patterns of shared leadership. - Hasty and badly-prepared prosecutions are always counterproductive.
Item Type: | Research Reports or Papers (Other) |
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Keywords: | Revolts, riots, crowds, social history. |
Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Yes |
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Prescott, Professor Andrew |
Authors: | Prescott, A., Bell, A. R., Curry, A., and Lacey, H. |
College/School: | College of Arts & Humanities > School of Critical Studies > English Language and Linguistics |
Publisher: | History & Policy |
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