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Manuals & Handbooks for Activists & Organizers
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Below are groups and resources (books, articles, websites, etc.) related to this topic. Click on an item’s title to go its resource page with author, publisher, description/abstract and other details, a link to the full text if available, as well as links to related topics in the Subject Index. You can also browse the Title, Author, Subject, Chronological, Dewey, LoC, and Format indexes, or use the Search box. Connexions LibraryThe Activist Cookbook: A Hands-on Manual for Organizers, Artists and Educators who want to get their message across in powerful, creative ways  Boyd, Andrew Book 1997 Spicy recipes for fighting economic injustice. The Activists' Handbook: A Step-by-Step Guide to Participatory Democracy Ricketts, Aidan Book 2012 A guide to grassroots activism. Ah-Hah!: A New Approach to Popular Education Book 1983 AH-HAH seminars are designed to organize groups of comman interests, especially workers, to come to a common understanding.
Another world is possible if... George, Susan Book 2004 Susan George suggests that we can create a new and better world -- if we act together to bring about changes. She discusses the ifs and hows. Beating Back the Corporate Attack: Socialism and the struggle for global justice Clement, Chris; La Botz, Dan; Luce, Stephanie; Post, Charlie Book 2000 Our movement is calling for a new direction -- for democratic control of our political life, and for democratic control over the most important aspects of the economy. Why should handful of the super-... Build It Now: Socialism for the Twenty-First Century Lebowitz, Michael Book 2006 Influenced by the dramatic proeesses unfolding in Venezuela, Lebowitz re-imagines a socialism for the twenty-first century that places workers and popular communities at the centre of the project. Calling All Radicals: How Grassroots Organizers Can Help Save Our Democracy Thompson, Gabriel Book 2007 Thompson argues that we can reclaim our democracy through grassroots organizing. Changing The Cogs: Activists and the Politics of Technology Martin, Brian Book 1979 What are the best ways to achieve beneficial change in society? Will widespread use of solar energy and other renewable energy sources bring about a good society? What technologies will be promoted by... Children and Peacemaking Acker, Ruth et al Book 1992 A guide for parents and teachers interested in cultivating a peacemaking approach in children. Provides references to resources for children, parents and teachers to help develop a constructive attitu... Choices: A Family Global Action Handbook McConkey, David Book 1987 Choices is aimed particularly at parents who want to instil social awareness in their children, and who are looking for ideas, activities, and ways of initiating discussion. Community Workshops for the Environment: An Organizer's Manual Book 1989 A guide to organizing ecology workshops. Connexions Library: Organizing Focus Page Website Selected articles from the Connexions Online Library. Critical Paths: Organizing on health Issues in the community Keck, Jennifer; Dauphinais, Denriette; Lewko, John Book 1989 The Earthscan Action Handbook Litvinoff, Miles Book 1990 A compendium of the world's major ills with suggestions for remedial action. Ecodefence: Disrupting Illegal Activities Article 1985 What to do when you witness environmental crimes. Educating for a Change Arnold, Rick, Burke, Bev, James, Carl, Martin, D'Arcy, Thomas, Barb Book 1991 For the authors of Ecuating for a Change, genuine democracy does not happen solely through our political and educational work. Democratic processes and practices are essential elements in achieving a ... Fighting for Hope: Organizing to Realize Our Dreams Kuyek, Joan Newman Book 1990 Detailed information and advice on how to organize a group for social change. Global Thoughts, Local Actions McConkey, David Book 1984 A wealth of information for those seeking ways to link global problems to everyday life. Grassroots media relations: A short introduction to media relations strategies for activist groups Diemer, Ulli Article 2010 A media relations guide for organizers and activists. The Householder's Guide to Community Defence Against Bureaucratic Aggression - Review: A report on Britain's Government Machine Diemer, Ulli Book 1972 Organizational tactics communities can use to fight projects or developments being foisted on them. How People Get Power: Organizing Oppressed Communities for Action Kahn, Si Book 1970 A book about community organizing, written for organizers. How to Save the World: Strategy for World Conservation Allen, Robert Book 1980 "How To Save The World" discusses, "Why the world needs saving now and how it can be done". Allen breaks his work down into seven chapters, devoting each to an important aspect of the global predicame... In Our Backyard: A Greater Vancouver Environmental Guide... Trendell-Whittaker, Peggy Book 1992 In Our Backyard focuses on environmental problems that apply directly to Greater Vancouver. With detials on local garbage and recylcing facilities, water and energy consumption, sewage disposal, air q... Managing Wastes: A Guide to Citizens' Involvement Jackson, John, Wallace, Barbara Book 1985 Second editon of booklet first published in 1984, outling how citizens can involve themselves in decision-making about waste management.
... Manual for Amnesty International, Canadian Section Members & Groups Article 1977 The Canadian appendix of the Amnesty International manual. A Manual for Group Facilitators Auvine, Brian; Densmore, Betsy; Extrom, Mary; Poole, Scott; Shanklin, Michel Book 1977 A Manual for Tenant Organizers Bylsma, Klass Article 1977 This manual examines the problems of evictions, rent increases, reduction of services and lack of repairs encountered by Montrealers and provides information on possible recourses and action. A Manual on Nonviolence and Children Judson, Stephanie; Paul, Paula J. Book 1977 The authors felt that an important way of building a peaceful world would be to develop a program for young children. It would help children and their caregivers develop non-violent attitudes and skil... Media Names & Numbers: Your Connection to the Media Serial Publication (Periodical) 2000 A comprehensive directory of the Canadian news media, including television and radio stations and programs, daily, weekly, ethnic and campus newspapers, consumer and trade magazines, and academic jour... Money isn't Everything: A Survival Manual for Non-Profit Organizations Fisher, John Book 1977 Addresses the problems affecting non-profit groups today, providing examples and practical solutions. Naming the Moment: Political Analysis for Action: A Manual for Community Groups Barndt, Deborah, Freire, Carolos Book 1989 A given moment - this moment - is unlike any other moment in time. Howe can we understand what it offers so that we can make the best use of it? How have people used moments in the past to push toward... A New Weave: Popular Education in Canada and Central America Arnold, Rick; Barndt, Deborah; Burke, Bev Book 1986 A resource for educators working for social change in community groups, trade unions, churches, the peace movement, women's groups, international development organizations, Central America and other s... A New Weave: Popular Education in Canada and Central America Arnold, Rick; Barndt, Deborah; Burke, Bev Book 1986 A resource for educators working for social change in community groups, trade unions, churches, the peace movement, women's groups, international development organizations, Central American and other ... Organising at work - some basic principles: A list of what successful organisers say are the most important principles to remember Article 2006 Organising begins when people question authority. Someone asks, "What are they doing to us? Why are they doing it? Is it right?" Encourage people to ask, "Who is making the decisions, who is being for... Organising at work - the basics: A basic introduction on why we should organise at work, and a few tips on how to get started. Article 2006 Almost everyone in this society is underpaid and over-worked. Many temps, contract and casual workers have very few rights, and permanent workers are still always under the threat of redundancy. Many ... Organising your workplace - getting started: You're working, or just started work somewhere where there is no active collective workers' organisation. What can you do to get organised? Article 2006 Nowadays many workplaces have no active workers' organisation. Depending on whereabouts you are in the world and what sector you work in there may or may not be much of a trade union presence. And eve... The Organizer's Manual O.M. Collective Book 1971 Practical suggestions for small-group and grassroots organizing, political self-e4ducation, mass education and communications, alternate community services, mass actions, legal and medical self-defens... Peacemaking in Your Neighbourhood: Reflections on an Experiment in Community Mediation Beer, Jennifer E. Book 1986 Describes ten years of work of the Community Dispute Settlement Program, an innovative program in a suburban area near Philadelphia, founded by the Society of Friends (Quakers). The program set out to... Pragmatics of Community Organization: First Edition Lee, Bill Book 1986 Information on how to plan action, how to organize meetings, how to train participants for action, how to negotiate, and how to end a particular exercise in community organization. Resource Manual for A Living Revolution: A Handbook of Skills & Tools for Social Change Activists Coover, Virginia, Deacon, Ellen, Esser, Charles, Moore, Christopher Book 1977 A manual for people who are concerned or angered by the deterioration of our society and who, because they have some sense that their efforts can have an effect on change, are looking for tools to tra... Reveille for Radicals Alinksy, Saul D. Book 1946 Alinksy connects his theoretical notions on radicalism to practical movements and events. Rules for Radicals: A Practical Primer for Realistic Radicals Alinsky, Saul Book 1971 Alinsky's Rules for Radicals provides perspectives, principles and lessons for realistic radical organizers. A Troublemaker's Handbook: How to Fight Back Where You Work -- And Win! La Botz, Dan Book 1991 An organizing manual for workers dealing with both major issues and everyday problems in the workplace. A Troublemaker's Handbook 2 Slaughter, Jane (ed.) Book A manual for workers who want to take control over their lives at work. In hundreds of first-person accounts, workers tell in their own words how they organized and struggled to do that. Working Collectively Women's Self-Help Network for Change Book 1984 A handbook for people wishing to form collectives, or established collectives seeking solutions to problems such as power imbalances, conflict meditation, and setting priorities. Working for Peace: A Handbook of Practical Psychology and Other Tools Wollman, Neil (ed.) Book 1985 A survey of the attitudes and tools that can be used in working for peace. Connexions Directory of Groups & WebsitesConnexions Archive & Library The Connexions Archive & Library is Toronto-based project dedicated to keeping alive the rich history of grassroots movements for social justice.
Connexions preserves 'alternative' histories that r... Sources LibraryExpose Yourself! Diemer, Ulli (ed.) 2006 A booklet about effective media relations, providing practical advice about getting media coverage and relating to the media. |
