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The emergence of social movements is not a new phenomenon; it has occupied and still occupies researchers and numerous governments. Social movements and revolutions are complex social phenomena that do not work according to one model. Their nature and characteristics differ across societies and eras. They are influenced by the relationship between the state and the society; by the social, economic, and inner political situation; and by the international system. The inner dynamics of these movements are characterized by a transition from spontaneous and informal action patterns, usually based on the charisma of the leader or group, to an established structure and organization based on formal norms and rules.
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Azani, E. (2009). Social Protest Movements—Theoretical Framework. In: Hezbollah: The Story of the Party of God. The Middle East In Focus. Palgrave Macmillan, New York. https://doi.org/10.1057/9780230116290_1
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