Stories, Identities, and Political Change

Exploring the interplay between personal, political, and national identities, the book delves into how these identities are shaped by significant events like revolutions and social movements. Tilly emphasizes the importance of narratives in forming personal identity and understanding political dynamics, whether accurate or misleading. His writing combines journalistic immediacy with deep theoretical insights, offering a compelling examination of how stories influence both individual and collective experiences in the context of societal change.