Om kollektiv mobilisering – en innledning

Abstract

The primary objective of this book is to present, analyze and discuss forms of collective mobilization from theoretical, methodological and practical perspectives, set against recent societal developments. Our aim is to investigate how collective mobilization occurs and how it can be facilitated, particularly at local and regional levels, while treating 'the local' as connected to a wider context. We understand 'collective mobilization' as joint effort, often in the form of grassroots initiatives, directed at changing basic living conditions and experienced as significant for the participants involved. A central premise for this understanding is that the mobilization is initiated by something or someone - a person, an incident, a group - leading to action. 'Collective mobilization' is, as such, the way deliberate collaboration, alliances and communication work within a community. In this first chapter we elaborate on this understanding of the term and phenomenon of 'collective mobilization' and present some specific and concise examples. We argue for the relevance of collective mobilization for different professions and actors before describing the structure of the book and the primary objectives of the respective chapters.