Eighteenth century popular protest and resistance included not only riots which resulted from the rising prices of bread and other food staples in England, France, and Spain, but also those triggered by “new” policies on hats and coats, as well as riots and executions brought about from the displeasure with foreign competition. We invite essays that examine the causes of protests, as well as the ways in which common artifacts such as poles, trees, drums and songs, among other alternative media of communication, symbolized adherence to a certain viewpoint, and operated as flashpoints for conflict. The goal is to gather a collection of strong academic and research-oriented essays on the long eighteenth century with an interdisciplinary approach on the theme of Protest. We hope to bring past and present into conversation at a time when the efficacy and limits of protest are questioned. Chapter topics may include:
the myths of placid tranquility
the contested right of protest
the legality of and theories on protest
strategies and goals of protest
riots and riot control
collusion and complicity
intersectionality
transatlantic and transnational boundaries
rural and urban forms of resistance and noncompliance
verbal and non-verbal means and mediums of protest
the limits of satire and parody
food and food prices as cause and means of protest
clothing and fashion as means and provokers of protest
art, music, dance as forms of protest and resistance
environmental conflicts and social protest
We invite authors from diverse backgrounds and approaches to submit by 08/31/ 2018: (1) a 500-word abstract describing your approach to the overarching theme of Protest, (2) a condensed 2-page CV.
