Social movements past and present

Presents the thesis that the struggle to abolish slavery was a revolution not a reform movement.

Defines the creationist viewpoint and profiles its various factions.

Using social movement theory to frame her discussion, Siebold traces the bell curve growth, maturity, and decline that has characterized the hospice movement.

Traces the course of conservatism from 1945 to the present.

Analyzes the phenomenon of self-help groups in America and their common characteristics.

Presents an overview of the history of farmer and farm labor movements, and examines the specifics of such movements at various times in American history, from the Colonial Period to the early 1990s.

Explores the history, ideals, and activism of the American peace movement.