Stir It Up (Chardon Press Series): Lessons in Community Organizing and Advocacy
Stir It Up—written by renowned activist and trainer Rinku Sen—identifies the key priorities and strategies that can help advance the mission of any social change group. This groundbreaking book addresses the unique challenges and opportunities the new global economy poses for activist groups and provides concrete guidance for community organizations of all orientations.\ Sponsored by the Ms. Foundation, Stir It Up draws on lessons learned from Sen's groundbreaking work with women's groups...
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Sen, publisher of a national quarterly magazine on race, culture, and action, identifies key priorities and strategies that can help advance the mission of any social change group, drawing on lessons learned from her groundbreaking work with women's groups organizing for economic justice. She walks readers through steps of building and mobilizing a constituency and presents case studies in organizing. Sen directs the New York office of the Applied Research Center. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Exercises and ExhibitsPrefaceThe AuthorProfilesIntroduction: Community Organizing - Yesterday and Today1New Realities, Integrated Strategies12Organizing New Constituencies243Picking the Good Fight484Ready, Set, Action!795Leading the Way976Take Back the Facts1167United We Stand1358Speaking Truth to Power1489Education for Engagement165Conclusion: Community Organizing - Tomorrow183Resources185References193Index197
\ From the Publisher"This book offers more than simply a best practice manual for community activism and social organizing." (Feminist Academic Press Column, May 2003)\ \ \
