{"product_id":"tools-for-radical-democracy-9780787979096","title":"Tools for Radical Democracy","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eTools for Radical Democracy\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential resource for grassroots organizers and leaders, students of activism and advocacy, and anyone trying to increase the civic participation of ordinary people. Authors Joan Minieri and Paul Getsos share stories and tools from their nationally recognized and award-winning work of building a community-led organization, training community leaders, and conducting campaigns that changed public policy and delivered concrete results to tens of thousands of people. This how-to manual includes:  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e In-depth analysis of how to launch and win a campaign\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Tools and guidelines for training people to lead their own campaigns and organizations\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Insights for using technology effectively, building more powerful alliances, and engaging in the social justice movement\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"if you're looking for a practical how-to guide to building community power without a lot of excursions into the ins and outs of fundraising, Tools is just the ticket.\" (\u003ci\u003ePhilanthropy News Digest\u003c\/i\u003e, 03\/04\/08)  \u003cp\u003e\" It is well-organized and easy to use.\" (CharityVillage.com, 10\/29\/2007)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"…it is refreshing to see a book that focuses downward- at the community level- and outward- at social movements.\" (\u003ci\u003eNonprofit Online News\u003c\/i\u003e, 09\/05\/2007)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"The authors offer a guide to involving and organizing others -- especially the most marginalized members of society -- in a social-justice movement. Throughout the book are examples of meeting agendas, campaign plans, surveys to determine the key issues that are important to local residents, lists of desired qualities in community-organizing leaders, and other resources that can serve as templates.\" --Chronicle of Philanthropy, January 10, 2008\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eForeword ix\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003ePeter Edelman\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface: Why We Believe in Organizing and Building Power xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Authors xvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction: The Power of Participation xix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Story of Community Voices Heard xxxi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart One Building Community Power 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. Taking It On: Starting to Build Power 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. Powering Up 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Two Building a Base for Power 35\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. Recruiting Constituents for Collective Action 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. Involving Members in Building Their Own Organization 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. Developing Leaders from All Walks of Life 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6. Uploading Technology 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Three Developing and Running Campaigns 125\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7. Identifying the Right Issue 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8. Researching the Politics of an Issue 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9. Developing a Winning Strategy 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10. Planning a Comprehensive Campaign 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11. Implementing an Effective Campaign 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12. Running Kick-A** Actions! 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13. Evaluating a Campaign from Beginning to End 301\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Four Building a Movement 323\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14. Forging Partnerships for Power 325\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15. Moving from Self-Interest to Social Change: Movement-Building 345\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion: Putting Your Principles into Practice 361\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eResources Supporting the Work of Organizing 373\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA. Organizing Lingo 375\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eB. Raising Money for Organizing 379\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eC. Power in the Voting Booth: Electoral Organizing 389\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eD. Training Tips 399\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eE. Approaches to Addressing Community Problems 407\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eF. Creating a Legal Community Power-Building Organization 411\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eG. For More Information 413\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eH. The Phases and Steps of a Campaign: An Annotated Case Example 415\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 425\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49405050782039,"sku":"9780787979096","price":20.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780787979096.jpg?v=1730488504","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/tools-for-radical-democracy-9780787979096","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}