ABSTRACT
The last several years have been exciting for those who study protest, with a wave of activity ranging from revolutions in the Arab-speaking world to tent cities in Israel, Europe, and the United States, followed by Turkey, Brazil, and elsewhere. There have been right-wingers like the Tea Party sympathizers who shouted down their elected representatives in town hall meetings in the United States, and left-leaning projects in favor of the “99 percent.” But even as we congratulate ourselves for living through an important moment in history, we should not forget that protest occurs every day, all around the world, and probably always has – whether or not it is dramatic and sustained enough to attract media coverage. Protest is a fundamental part of human existence.
