Charles Tilly
Charles Tilly was an American sociologist, political scientist, and historian who revolutionized the study of social change, state formation, and contentious politics.
He produced over 600 articles and 50 books through large-scale comparative historical analysis.
Earning his doctorate from Harvard under George Homans and Barrington Moore Jr., Tilly taught at Michigan, The New School, and Columbia.
He developed dynamic theories rejecting static models, notably comparing state-making to organized crime.
A leading social movements theorist, he described modern protest through campaigns, repertoires, and public displays.
Tilly received membership in the National Academy of Sciences and American Academy of Arts and Sciences, leaving an enduring scholarly legacy.
Cărți de Charles Tilly
