Overview

For citizens seeking to take an active role in the affairs of their community - whether improving local schools, forcing clean-up of a polluted river, or weighing in on the debate over economic globalization - the challenge of activism can be daunting. Civic activists need to understand both the issues involved and how to take effective public action, often against enormous odds. The Democracy Owners' Manual is a unique, hands-on guide for people who want to change public policy at the local, state, or national level. A combination of policy and advocacy basics, the book offers a clear presentation of the issues and debates activists are likely to encounter as well as a lucid, example-rich guide to effective strategies and actions. Newcomers to advocacy work will find Jim Shultz's book an invaluable treasure chest of ideas and stimulating stories to help them tackle the issues they care about. Veterans of public advocacy and activism will find the book to be a valuable source for fresh ideas and an indispensable tool for teaching and training others in the art of social activism. Uniquely, the book also lends itself for use in university courses in political science, public administration, social work, public health, environmental studies, and other disciplines that touch on public policy and political change.

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Author:   Jim Shultz
Publisher:   Rutgers University Press
Imprint:   Rutgers University Press
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.369kg
ISBN:  

9780813530383

ISBN 10:   0813530385
Pages:   256
Publication Date:   01 February 2002
Audience:   General/trade ,  College/higher education ,  General ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Awaiting stock  
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JIM SHULTZ is the executive director of The Democracy Center. Formerly an assistant to the California Legislature and a California lobbyist with Common Cause and Consumers Union, Shultz has trained thousands of civic advocates in the United States, Latin America, and Africa.

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