Charles Tilly (historian)

Charles Tilly was a renowned American historian and sociologist, known for his work on how social and political movements, as well as states, develop and change over time. He focused on the processes of collective action, like protests and revolutions, and examined how they influence the creation and stability of governments. Tilly’s research emphasized the importance of social relationships, strategies, and resources in shaping historical events and institutions. His insights help us understand the dynamics behind social change, power, and state formation in a systematic way.