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@article{Kim:1997, abstract = {We develop a dynamic network model of collective action that explains how collective action can arise in the absence of selective incentives or disincentives from the voluntary action of rational actors in large groups. We show that the search for balance in social interaction among interdependent actors can yield a cascade of activism and result in a successful social movement. The characteristics of actors critical for movement success are identified. We also explore the structural conditions underlying a successful cascade of activism and thus identify the social dynamics of and the structural conditions for collective action in human society.}, author = {Kim, Hyojoung and Bearman, Peter S.}, citeulike-article-id = {4003874}, citeulike-linkout-0 = {http://dx.doi.org/10.2307/2657453}, citeulike-linkout-1 = {http://www.jstor.org/stable/2657453}, doi = {10.2307/2657453}, issn = {00031224}, journal = {American Sociological Review}, keywords = {collective\_action, diffusion, free\_rider, social\_influence, social\_learning, thresholds}, number = {1}, pages = {70--93}, posted-at = {2009-09-29 21:55:36}, priority = {2}, publisher = {American Sociological Association}, title = {The Structure and Dynamics of Movement Participation}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.2307/2657453}, volume = {62}, year = {1997} }

TY - JOUR ID - Kim:1997 L3 - citeulike-article-id:4003874 N2 - We develop a dynamic network model of collective action that explains how collective action can arise in the absence of selective incentives or disincentives from the voluntary action of rational actors in large groups. We show that the search for balance in social interaction among interdependent actors can yield a cascade of activism and result in a successful social movement. The characteristics of actors critical for movement success are identified. We also explore the structural conditions underlying a successful cascade of activism and thus identify the social dynamics of and the structural conditions for collective action in human society. IS - 1 JF - American Sociological Review SN - 00031224 EP - 93 TI - The Structure and Dynamics of Movement Participation PB - American Sociological Association VL - 62 SP - 70 KW - collective_action KW - diffusion KW - free_rider KW - social_influence KW - social_learning KW - thresholds AU - Kim, Hyojoung AU - Bearman, Peter PY - 1997/// UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.2307/2657453 ER -