The Activists' Handbook

Name: The Activists' Handbook
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SKU: 9781848135925
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A Step-by-Step Guide to Participatory Democracy

By Aidan Ricketts

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Summary

The Activists' Handbook by Aidan Ricketts is a comprehensive guide offering practical advice for individuals eager to engage in social and political activism. It provides step-by-step strategies on planning and executing campaigns effectively, navigating legal frameworks, and harnessing the power of media and community groups. This essential manual empowers readers with the tools and insights needed to drive meaningful change.
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This book may appeal to you if you're interested in gaining practical strategies and inspiration for grassroots activism. It provides guidance on effective campaigning, tackling political issues, and mobilising communities to enact meaningful change. Whether you're new to activism or looking to enhance your existing efforts, this guide can empower you to make a difference in politics and current affairs.

The Activists' Handbook

Environmental activist Aidan Ricketts provides a step-to-step guide for citizens eager to start or get involved in grass-roots activist movements.

Environmental activist Aidan Ricketts provides a step-to-step guide for citizens eager to start or get involved in grass-roots activist movements.

Description

A priceless resource for everyone ready to make a difference, environmental activist Aidan Ricketts offers a step-by-step handbook for citizens eager to start or get involved in grass-roots movements and beyond.

Providing all essential practical tools, methods, and strategies needed for a successful campaign and extensively discussing legal and ethical issues, this book empowers its readers to effectively promote their cause. Lots of ready-to-use documents and comprehensive information on digital activism and group strategy make this book an essential companion for any campaign.

Including case studies from the US, UK, Canada, and Australia, this is the ultimate guidebook to participatory democracy.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The Activists' Handbook by Aidan Ricketts is praised for its empowering and practical guidance on activism, notably drawing on Ricketts' extensive legal expertise and experience in social and environmental justice. Reviewers highlight the book's ability to translate complex legal and strategic concepts into accessible advice for community activists, advocating for creative legal strategies. The manual is described as an essential tool for those striving to reclaim power from corporate interests and effect meaningful change through grassroots organising and action.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781848135925

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 March 2012

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Zed Books Ltd

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 454g

Pages: 288

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Aidan Ricketts Education & Reference Non-Fiction Politics & Current Affairs

About the Author

Aidan Ricketts is an experienced social and environmental activist as well as a prominent activism educator, academic and writer. Aidan has written for many academic journals and contributed to several books. He is also a qualified and experienced designer and has applied this knowledge to The Activists Handbook.