Why do things change at certain times and not at others? The contributions collected in this volume approach this question from the perspective of threat. Defined as the self-alerting which goes on within societies and social groups, threats open up windows of opportunity for change - though not always the ones hoped for by those who raised the alarm in the first place. But once threatened, social orders previously taken for granted become visible, debateable and therefore changeable. Looking at the relationship between threat and social change with thematic, spatial and temporal foci, the contributions of this five-section volume treat topics ranging from systems of belief in Ancient Europe to droughts in twentieth century Australia, from medieval urban riots to organized crime and peaceful protest nowadays.

About the Author
ist Professor fur Neuere Geschichte an der Universitat Tubingen. is acting professor of medieval history at the University of Tubingen. ist Professor fur Alte Geschichte an der Universitat Tubingen und Sprecher des SFB 923 "Bedrohte Ordnungen".


Book Information
ISBN 9783161566899
Author Ewald Frie
Format Hardback
Page Count 257
Imprint JCB Mohr (Paul Siebeck)
Publisher JCB Mohr (Paul Siebeck)
Weight(grams) 513g