Community Organizing and Social Movement

Community organizing and social movements in today's world continue to play pivotal roles in addressing pressing social issues and advocating for change on local, national, and global scales. In an increasingly interconnected and complex society, these movements serve as catalysts for mobilizing communities around shared values and aspirations. They harness the power of collective action to challenge systemic inequalities, promote human rights, and advocate for environmental sustainability.The primary aim of this book Community Organizing and Social Movement is to synthesize and consolidate this growing interest in studying community organizing, social movements, and collective action within the framework of organizational communication research. Central to this exploration is the intricate and reciprocal relationship between organizations and society. This relationship is characterized by its complexity and multifaceted nature, with organizations often influencing and being influenced by the communities they interact with.