The activists' handbook
Subtitle: a step-by-step guide to participatory democracy
By: Aidan Ricketts
Publisher: Zed Books
Published: 2012
Place of publication: London; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 282
ISBN-13: 9781848135932; 9781848135925
Subjects: Practical Politics; Political participation; Handbooks, manuals
Description: The Activists' Handbook is a powerful guide to social change activism and an essential resource for anyone ready to make a difference. Environmental activist Aidan Ricketts offers a step-by-step guide to starting up or getting involved in grassroots movements. Providing all the essential practical tools, methods and strategies needed for a successful campaign and extensively discussing legal and ethical issues, The Activists' Handbook empowers its readers to effectively promote their cause.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references ([272]-274) and index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction: cycles within cycles; title: Activism, advocacy and the practice of democracy; title: Building successful social movements; title: Strategy: the art of activism; title: Planning and mapping your campaign: practical tools and processes; title: Media, publicity and research; title: Public sector activism: how to change the law and influence government policy; title: Corporate activism; title: Direct action, protest and your rights; title: Digital activism; title: Strategic litigation; title: Social change and conflict resolution; title: Empowerment and personal sustainability: staying active and avoiding burnout.