Letters to a young activist
By: Todd Gitlin.
Publisher: Basic Books
Published: 2003
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 174
Subjects: Political activists; Political participation; Social movements
Description: "In Letters to a Young Activist, Todd Gitlin looks back at his eventful life, recalling his experience as president of the formidable Students for a Democratic Society contemplating the spirit of activism, and arriving at principles of action to guide the passion and energy of those wishing to do good. He considers the three complementary motives of duty, love, and adventure, reflects on the changing nature of idealism, and shows how righteous action requires realistic as well as idealistic thinking. And he looks forward to an uncertain future that is nevertheless full of possibility, a future where patriotism and intelligent skepticism are not mutually exclusive."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.