Activism that works
By: edited by Elizabeth Whitmore, Maureen G. Wilson & Avery Calhoun
Publisher: Fernwood Pub.
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Halifax
Language: eng
Number of pages: 184
ISBN-13: 9781552664117
Subjects: Social justice; Social action; Social reformers
Description: "The stories of eight diverse social justice movements-including the Alberta College of Social Workers, the Calgary Raging Grannies, Oxfam Canada, and the Youth Project of Halifax-are shared in this unique look into how activists determine or define their effectiveness and achievements. Revealing that success is not measured only in large-scale social reform, but is also found in moments of connection, such as in building relationships and raising awareness, this record provides meaningful insights into the struggle against neoliberal capitalism. A contribution to the movements challenging the domination of free-market ideology, this book offers a space for reflecting on the impacts of activist groups"--Publisher description.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.