Reveille for Radicals - Softcover

Alinsky, Saul

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0679721126 ISBN 13: 9780679721123

Publisher: Vintage, 1989

Synopsis

Legendary community organizer Saul Alinsky inspired a generation of activists and politicians with Reveille for Radicals, the original handbook for social change. Alinsky writes both practically and philosophically, never wavering from his belief that the American dream can only be achieved by an active democratic citizenship. First published in 1946 and updated in 1969 with a new introduction and afterword, this classic volume is a bold call to action that still resonates today.

About this title

From the Inside Flap:

First published in 1946 and updated in 1969 with a new Introduction and Afterword, this volume represents the fullest statement of the political philosophy and practical methodology of one of the most important figures in the history of American radicalism. Like Thomas Paine before him, Saul Alinsky, through the concept and practice of community organizing, was able to embody for his era both the urgency of radical political action and the imperative of rational political discourse. His work and writing bequeathed a new method and style of social change to American communities that will remain a permanent part of the American political landscape.
"Alinsky is that rarity in American life, a superlative organizer, strategist, and tactician who is also a social philosopher."
-- Charles E. Silberman
"He cannot be bought; he cannot be intimidated; and he breaks all the rules."
-- The Economist
(London)
"I consider him to be one of the few really great men of our century."
-- Jacques Maritain

From the Back Cover:

First published in 1946 and updated in 1969 with a new Introduction and Afterword, this volume represents the fullest statement of the political philosophy and practical methodology of once of the most important figures in the history of American radicalism.

About this edition

• Publisher: Vintage
• Publication date: 1989
• ISBN 10: 0679721126
• ISBN 13: 9780679721123
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 256