The Global Activists' Manual: Acting Locally to Transform the World (Nation Books)
The 1999 protests of the World Trade Organization in Seattle  brought the many-faceted progressive movement back into the  public eye. This handbook, compiled by experienced activists  Prokosch and Raymond, intends to give individuals wanting to  organize for political action inspiration plus practical advice.  The bulk of the book presents case studies on successful and  unsuccessful protests and political action in areas such as  cross-border coalition building, challenging white supremacy and  globalization, taking on corporations, and mobilizing consumers.  This section's 45 chapters are written by men and women  currently active in the protest movement. The remainder of the  book provides nuts-and-bolts advice on organizing individuals,  publicity, Internet use, and facing opposition. A resource  directory and glossary complete the book. This well-organized  work would be useful for anyone involved in direct political  action and is recommended for all libraries. Stephen L. Hupp,  West Virginia Univ. Lib., ParkersburgCopyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.