Advocacy for Social Justice: A Global Action and Reflection Guide [Spiral-bound]

David Cohen (Author), Rosa de la Vega (Author), Gabrielle Watson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 2001

* The first comprehensive guide for social and economic justice advocates
* Supplies hundreds of resources and a toolkit for action
* Based on work of The Advocacy Institute and Oxfam America

Advocacy for Social Justice is the first guide for worldwide social and economic justice advocates. It is a direct and interactive response to the growing need for NGOs to assume new policy advocacy roles. The authors consider why it is essential to build a civil society and nurture democracy as a means of sustaining continued mainstream development.

Ideal for practitioners, trainers, or students of activism, the guide uses the elements of advocacy and expounds on current issues using comprehensive case studies.

Editorial Reviews

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"An incredible guidebook that is packed with practical experiences, ideas and information for all activists, trainers, and development specialists." -- M. Gloam Samdani Fakir, Ph.D Global Partnership Program in Leadership and Management

A great book. If you are new to advocacy or need a basic reference for your library, buy it. -- Mary Boland, June 2005

A great resource for my work at home and for people who will advocate for better change in Kosovo. -- Mimoza Polloshka, Kosovo

Celebrates the innovative and inspirational advocacy efforts already creating change in so many countries, in both the North and South. -- e-Civicus, Number 140

Presents a range of perspectives and experiences from around the world to better understand the processes of social justice advocacy. -- Educational Book Review, Mumbai, India, February 2002

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 368 pages
• Publisher: Kumarian Press (September 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1565491319
• ISBN-13: 978-1565491311
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.7 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #860,548 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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This review is from: Advocacy for Social Justice: A Global Action and Reflection Guide (Spiral-bound)

I started to work in a NGO on september, this book it has been very useful in my work. Advocacy is not a current issue in spanish political system. The book has given to me ideas and tools to work in this subject.