TY  - BOOK
AU  - Ricketts,Aidan
TI  - The activists' handbook: a step-by-step guide to participatory democracy 
SN  - 9781848135925 (pbk.)
U1  - 323.042 RIC 23
PY  - 2012///
CY  - London, New York
PB  - Zed Books
KW  - Political participation
KW  - Social actions
KW  - Handbooks, manuals, etc
KW  - Social reformers
N1  - Includes bibliographical references ([272]-274) and index; Introduction: cycles within cycles -- Activism, advocacy and the practice of democracy -- Building successful social movements -- Strategy: the art of activism -- Planning and mapping your campaign: practical tools and processes -- Media, publicity and research -- Public sector activism: how to change the law and influence government policy -- Corporate activism -- Direct action, protest and your rights -- Digital activism -- Strategic litigation -- Social change and conflict resolution -- Empowerment and personal sustainability: staying active and avoiding burnout
N2  - 'The Activist's Handbook' is a powerful guide to activism on virtually any scale. Environmental activist Aidan Ricketts provides a step-to-step guide for citizens eager to start or get involved in grass-roots activist movements. Laying a thorough theoretical groundwork and providing all essential practical tools, methods and strategies needed for a successful campaign, this book enables its readers to effectively promote their cause. Case studies from the US, UK and Australia as well as lots of ready-to-use documents and up-to-date information on legal issues, internet activism and group strategy make this book a priceless resource for everyone ready to make a difference
UR  - http://openisbn.com/isbn/1848135920/
ER  -