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Prisms of the People - Power and Organizing in Twenty-First Century America (Hardcover)
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Prisms of the People - Power and Organizing in Twenty-First Century America (Hardcover)
Series: Chicago Studies in American Politics
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Grassroots organizing and collective action have always been
fundamental to American democracy but have been burgeoning since
the 2016 election, as people struggle to make their voices heard in
this moment of societal upheaval. Unfortunately much of that action
has not had the kind of impact participants might want, especially
among movements representing the poor and marginalized who often
have the most at stake when it comes to rights and equality. Yet,
some instances of collective action have succeeded. What's the
difference between a movement that wins victories for its
constituents, and one that fails? What are the factors that make
collective action powerful? Prisms of the People addresses those
questions and more. Using data from six movement
organizations--including a coalition that organized a 104-day
protest in Phoenix in 2010 and another that helped restore voting
rights to the formerly incarcerated in Virginia--Hahrie Han,
Elizabeth McKenna, and Michelle Oyakawa show that the power of
successful movements most often is rooted in their ability to act
as "prisms of the people," turning participation into political
power just as prisms transform white light into rainbows.
Understanding the organizational design choices that shape the
people, their leaders, and their strategies can help us understand
how grassroots groups achieve their goals. Linking strong
scholarship to a deep understanding of the needs and outlook of
activists, Prisms of the People is the perfect book for our
moment--for understanding what's happening and propelling it
forward.
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