upheavalsthat
Upheavalsthat is a term used in some strands of political sociology and historiography to describe a class of episodes that involve rapid, large-scale disruptions to political and social order. The concept aims to capture events that resemble revolutions in their transformative outcomes but may lack the prolonged organizational structure or explicit program often associated with traditional revolutions. In this usage, upheavalsthat emphasizes process, scale, and speed as defining features rather than a single normative outcome.
Characteristics commonly associated with upheavalsthat include abrupt onset, widespread participation across social groups, and swift changes
Causes and dynamics are studied through comparative case analyses, event data, and media archives. While some
Examples cited in discussions of upheavalsthat include rapid regime turnover during regional uprisings, shock-driven political realignments,