Description
Law, Mobilization, and Social Movements examines the intricate dynamics between legal institutions and contentious politics. Whitney K. Taylor and Sidney Tarrow analyze how social movements strategically engage with law as both a tool for change and a constraint on their activities. The book addresses fundamental questions about movement strategy: Can activists effectively work within legal systems? How do different legal contexts shape mobilization patterns? What happens when movements face competing legal authorities?
Through comparative analysis, the authors explore case studies demonstrating how movements navigate pluralistic legal environments. They investigate the paradox of legal mobilization—where laws intended to regulate dissent are repurposed by activists, while legal constraints simultaneously limit strategic options. The work contributes to understanding contentious politics by revealing how movements operate across multiple jurisdictions and legal frameworks, ultimately questioning whether movements can serve multiple masters without compromising their goals.
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