| Description |
1 online resource |
| Contents |
Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Acknowledgments; Introduction; 1 Don't Respond, Strategize; 2 Elected Officials: Inspiring Fear and Loathing; 3 Coalition Activism: Rounding Up the Unusual Suspects; 4 Ballot Initiatives: The Rules of the Game; 5 The Media: Winning More Than Coverage; 6 The Internet and Social Media: Maximizing the Power of Online Activism; 7 Direct Action: Acting Up, Sitting In, Taking to the Streets; 8 Lawyers: Allies or Obstacles to Social Change?; 9 Student Activists Lead the Way; Conclusion: New Activism for the Twenty-First Century; Notes; Index |
| Summary |
In this thoroughly revised and updated edition of The Activist's Handbook, Randy Shaw's hard-hitting guide to winning social change, the author brings the strategic and tactical guidance of the prior edition into the age of Obama. Shaw details how activists can best use the Internet and social media, and analyzes the strategic strengths and weaknesses of rising 21st century movements for immigrant rights, marriage equality, and against climate change. Shaw also highlights increased student activism towards fostering greater social justice in the 21st century. The Activist's Handboo |
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activism |
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anthropology |
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climate change |
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diverse coalitions |
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education reform |
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electoral process |
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engaging |
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fighting |
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government and governing |
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grassroots support |
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homelessness |
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human condition |
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immigrant rights |
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liberal politics |
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marriage equality |
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occupy wall street |
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occupy |
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organising |
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political philosophy |
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political science |
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political |
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politics |
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positive change |
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protests |
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revolt |
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social change |
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social issues |
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social justice |
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social media |
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social sciences |
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sociology |
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student activism |
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urban issues |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
English |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Social action -- United States
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Community organization -- United States
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Political activists -- United States.
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Political participation -- United States
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Social reformers -- United States.
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SOCIAL SCIENCE -- General.
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SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Sociology -- General.
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Community organization
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Political activists
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Political participation
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Social action
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Social reformers
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United States
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| LC no. |
2013012617 |
| ISBN |
9780520956995 |
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0520956990 |
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0520274059 |
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9780520274051 |
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