Chalmers Johnson’s theory of revolution

The author proposes a reconstruction of Chalmers Johnson’s processual theory of revolution based on the conception of an unbalanced value-coordinated system. In addition to the structural level Ch. Johnson analyzes revolution on the levels of the rational political choice and revolution strategies and tactics, claiming randomness of the revolutionary process.

Chalmers Johnson, processual theory of revolution, unbalanced social system, deflation of power, loss of legitimacy, accelerators, total revolutions