Playbook for Progressives: 16 Qualities of the Successful Organizer
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| Rating | : | 4.88 (867 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 080704735X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 232 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2018-02-01 |
| Language | : | English |
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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. 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
Jake Rene Villarreal said Excellent and specific advice. 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" according to T. Russ. 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.. Pho said Great. The book was new and it was delivered on time
“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 around the world. A pragmatic primer for all radicals.”—Vijay Prashad, author of The Darker Nations: A People’s History of the Third World “Eric Mann is a bridge builder, a gifted organizer who unites Blacks, Latinos, Asians, and whites in the fight for social justice and change. We need to reclaim and rebuild real democracy. His voice is crisp and clear, and his footsteps on the pavement are sharp. The skills of organizing that Eric
An organizing manifesto for the twenty-first century, Playbook for Progressives is a must-have for the activist’s tool kit. This comprehensive guide articulates pragmatically what is required in the often mystifying and rarely explained on-the-ground practice of organizing. 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.