The Age of Social Movements: The Trajectory of Hong Kong's Protest Politics

Over the past decade, Hong Kong citizens have taken to the streets in droves, overturning the image of political apathy, sparking rich public debate, and highlighting numerous social contradictions. Concepts now familiar to everyone, such as core values, public space, collective memory, property hegemony, and local consciousness, largely stem from social movements. Did this "social movement era," rife with hope and loss, bring about fundamental social change? This book explores the myriad issues of Hong Kong's social movements, revealing the power and constraints of contentious politics. Drawing from their respective research fields, 18 scholars, with a cool and rigorous academic perspective, offer insights beneath the surface for understanding the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region's second decade.

2018-02-16

香港中文大學

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