American Peace Movement: Ideals and Activism (Twayne's Social Movements Series)

Combining a broad historical scope with a sociological perspective, the study examines the peace movement as a social process--an interaction of organizations, strategies, and goals. Analyzes public attitudes toward peace, war, and foreign policy, and the shifting constituencies of the various peace coalitions as the movement responded to specific challenges of the international situation. Detailed portrayals of events, goals, strategies, and leaders help bring the story of the peace movement vividly to life. The Social Movements Past And Present Series offers thorough analyses of the ideas and actions that have changed the way Americans think and live. Each volume is written by a specialist drawing on the insights and methodologies of history, sociology, and political science.