Unobtrusive Practices of Contention in Leninist Regimes
In: Sociological Perspectives, Vol 44, No 3 (Fall), 2002, pp. 351-375
Examines three different forms of resistance: oblique spoken criticism; using officially approved organisations to promote muted collective opposition; and more open ‘dissidence’ – petitions, open letters, samizdat and contacting foreign press. (See also Johnston, States & Social Movements [3] (A. 6. Nonviolent Action and Social Movements [4]) , ch. 4.)