The author brings significant new insights to the study of dissent, rebellion, and revolution

This book reassesses the research schools in comparative politics, assessing knowledge, advancing theory, and in the end seeking to direct research in the coming years.

A comprehensive and current presentation of the collective-action approach

In this text, two social scientists from competing research traditions - the rationalist and the culturalist - try to chart a course between them.

Lichbach harmonizes causal methodology and normative democratic theory, illustrating their interrelationship. Using a dialogue among four specific texts, Lichbach advances five constructive themes.