Demonstration Culture: European Socialism and the Second International, 1889-1914 (Communication & Social Justice)

The Movement Of International Socialism Prior To World War I Overcame Internal Disunity And External Obstacles By Developing A New Style Of Political Culture And Communication Centered On Mass-based Demonstration. This Culture Consisted Of A Diverse Repertoire Of Activities Such As Public Display, Political Symbolism, The Popular Press, The Issuance Of Manifestos, Massive Antiwar Rallies, And The Convening Of Impressive Political Spectacles. As The Largest International Movement Of Its Era, International Socialism Articulated A Powerful Indictment Against The European Imperialist And Militaristic Order. Claiming To Represent All Of Humanity And To Reconcile National And International Identity, International Socialism Facilitated The Expression Of Political Dissent, The Expansion Of Democratic Citizenship And The Spread Of Innovative Techniques We Now Consider An Essential Part Of Modern Political Communication And Culture. This Interdisciplinary Book Touches Upon Several Fields Of Scholarship Including European Socialism; Political Communication; Social Movement; Peace Studies And World War I.--from Publisher Description. Socialist Discourses : The Limits Of Communication And The Art Of The Resolution -- Representing The International In The Public Sphere -- Congress Preparations, Sociability And Public Speaking Tours -- Ritual Of Reception, Inaugural Ceremony And Mass Demonstration -- Symbolic Movements, Homage To The Dead And Congress Symbolism -- Manifesting Internationalism -- Demonstrating Internationalism -- The Antiwar Strike Debate And The 1912 Basle Extraordinary International Congress. Kevin J. Callahan. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [305]-320) And Index. This book examines the movement of European Socialism and how a new style of poltical culture was formed through demonstration.