Non-Western Social Movements and Participatory Democracy: Protest in the Age of Transnationalism

Introduction: Non-Western Social Movements and Participatory Democracy in the Age of Transnationalism.- The 'Colorless' Protests in Russia: Mixed Messages and an Uncertain Future.- Palestinian Youth Movements and 'the Arab Spring'.- Brazilian Protests: Actors and Demands for Political Change.- The Multitudes of the Invisibles and the Revitalization of the Indian Democratic Space.- Queering Gezi and Maidan: Instrumentalization and Negotiation of Sexuality Within the Protest Movement.- From Social Forums Period to June Resistance: Tension Between Mass Mobilization and Political Strategy in Turkey.- Citizen Plenums in Bosnia Protests: Creating a Post-Ethnic Identity.- The Rise and Demise of the Iranian Green Revolution: Collective Action Framing in Social Media.- Egyptian Women in the Arab Spring: Emotions, Political Participation, and the Internet.- Cyberspace Attacks and Social Media Momentum: Building Blocks from Syria to Ukraine.- Conclusion: The Changing Face of Social Movements and Emerging Patterns Across the Non-Western World.