Playbook for Progressives: 16 Qualities of the Successful Organizer
Author | : | |
Rating | : | 4.30 (925 Votes) |
Asin | : | 080704735X |
Format Type | : | paperback |
Number of Pages | : | 232 Pages |
Publish Date | : | 2018-02-25 |
Language | : | English |
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Playbook for Progressives is the Rules for Radicals for the twenty-first century.”—Rodolfo Acuña, author of Occupied America: A History of Chicanos “Based on concrete examples of organizers who transformed their countries, communities, and workplaces, Playbook for Progressives is a beacon that effectively illustrates the techniques and skills of transformative community organizing. We need to reclaim and rebuild real democracy. His voice is crisp and clear, and his footsteps on the pavement are sharp. “In addition to his descriptions of a successful organizer's qualities and roles, his insider view of activism, and his thorough knowledge of participants and parties through the years, gives this book its value”—Publishers Weekly “An Art of War for organizers
"Excellent and specific advice" according to Jake Rene Villarreal. Mann's case studies are some of the strongest portions of the book that both serve to illustrate his arguments and offer concrete examples for organizers to present to people of times mass mobilization has produced positive tangible change. Five Stars If you are trying to make a difference in the world, you must read this book.It is one of the best organized frameworks for understanding progressive organizing from an intellectual frame.. "Great" according to Pho. The book was new and it was delivered on time
An organizing manifesto for the twenty-first century, Playbook for Progressives is a must-have for the activist’s tool kit. Here, Eric Mann distills lessons he learned from over forty years as an organizer, as well as from other organizers within the civil rights, labor, LGBT, economic justice, and environmental movements.. This comprehensive guide articulates pragmatically what is required in the often mystifying and rarely explained on-the-ground practice of organizing
He is the author of six books and has worked extensively with many organizations, including the Congress of Racial Equality, Students for a Democratic Society, and the United Auto Workers. He lives in Los Angeles. . Eric Mann is director of the Los Angeles–based Labor/Community Strategy Center and cofounder of the Bus Riders Union