Karl-Dieter Opp Knihy

Political protest and social movements are explored through a comprehensive introduction to existing theories, which are clarified and assessed for their strengths and weaknesses. The book culminates in the proposal of a unified theoretical paradigm that integrates these diverse theories, offering a cohesive framework for understanding the dynamics of social movements.

The book explores various criminological theories that seek to explain crime and deviant behavior, offering a comparative analysis with general behavioral theory. It introduces a new perspective called 'Analytical Criminology,' which provides innovative insights into the understanding of criminality. Through this approach, the author aims to deepen the analysis of the factors influencing crime and deviance, enriching the discourse within the field of criminology.

The book offers a groundbreaking synthesis of rational choice theory and sociological perspectives, providing a comprehensive framework for analyzing social institutions. It explores how these two approaches can be integrated to better understand social behavior and institutional dynamics, making it a valuable resource for scholars and students interested in social sciences. Through this innovative lens, the author highlights the interplay between individual choices and social structures, enhancing the study of societal functions and relationships.

This Advanced Introduction is an accessible and critical review of the most important theories and concepts in the field of social movements and political protests. Karl-Dieter Opp precisely outlines the strengths and weaknesses of the different approaches and investigates how they can be unified into a structural-cognitive model.

Wir begleiten André Hornschuh, Anfang 50, Journalist, über den Zeitraum eines Jahres. Ein Schwindelanfall hat ihn verstört, er schließt sich einem Sozialexperiment an, um neue Impulse zu gewinnen. In den folgenden lebhaften Situationen erfährt er weiblichen Beistand. Nach einer Auszeit in Tel Aviv wird er Opfer eines Anschlags. Die Spuren führen hinterher ins südliche Elsass, er ist intensiv gefordert, überschreitet seine Eigenwelt, stößt auf Zusammenhänge und Personen, die ihm seine eigene Vorgeschichte erhellen. Das Ganze mündet in eine neue Aufbruchstimmung; was wird er daraus machen?