
- 340 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
From the authors of Manifesta, an activism handbook that illustrates how to truly make the personal political. Grassroots is an activism handbook for social justice. Aimed at everyone from students to professionals, stay-at-home moms to artists, Grassroots answers the perennial question: What can I do? Whether you are concerned about the environment, human rights violations in Tibet, campus sexual assault policies, sweatshop labor, gay marriage, or the ongoing repercussions from 9-11, Jennifer Baumgardner and Amy Richards believe that we all have something to offer in the fight against injustice. Based on the authors' own experiences, and the stories of both the large number of activists they work with as well as the countless everyday people they have encountered over the years, Grassroots encourages people to move beyond the "generic three" (check writing, calling congresspeople, and volunteering) and make a difference with clear guidelines and models for activism. The authors draw heavily on individual stories as examples, inspiring readers to recognize the tools right in front of them--be it the office copier or the family living room--in order to make change. Activism is accessible to all, and Grassroots shows how anyone, no matter how much or little time they have to offer, can create a world that more clearly reflects their values.
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Table of contents
- Title Page
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Prologue: Portrait of an Activist
- chapter 1 - Why the World Needs Another Advice Book
- chapter 2 - Of Minor Importance
- chapter 3 - Rebels with Causes
- chapter 4 - The Real World
- chapter 5 - The Activist at Work
- chapter 6 - Creating Activism
- chapter 7 - The Revolutionary Next Door
- Epilogue: A Day in the Life of an Activist
- Acknowledgments
- Also by Jennifer Baumgardner and Amy Richards
- Grassroots
- Praise for Grassroots
- Appendix A: A Glossary of the Most Common Forms of Activism
- Appendix B: Chapter-by-Chapter Resource Guide
- Notes
- Bibliography
- Index
- Notes
- Copyright Page