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K.1. Planning and Development of Campaigns
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Martin, Brian, Backfire Manual: Tactics Against Injustice, Sparsnas Sweden, Irene Publishing, 2012, pp. 112
A guide to turning an opponent’s violence to the campaign’s advantage. For the wider theoretical analysis see: Martin, Justice Ignited: The Dynamics of Backfire (A. 1.b. Strategic Theory, Dynamics, Methods and Movements)
Moyer, Bill ; McAllister, JoAnn ; Finley, Mary Lou ; Soifer, Steven, Doing Democracy: The MAP Model for Organizing Social Movements, Gabriola Island, New Society Publishers, 2001, pp. 228
From his central insight that some movements could not recognise when they were succeeding, Bill Moyer constructed his model MAP - Movement Action Plan - as a tool for strategic analysis for nonviolent movements. The book includes case studies of five US movements: civil rights, anti-nuclear energy, gay and lesbian, breast cancer and anti-globalization.
Rose, Chris, How to Win Campaigns: 100 Steps to Success, London, Earthscan Publications, 2005, pp. 231
Tips from an environmental campaigner and communications consultant who has worked for Greenpeace, among other organizations.
Shaw, Randy, The Activist’s Handbook: Winning Social Change in the 21st Century, [2007], (2nd edition), Berkeley CA, University of California Press, 2013, pp. 304
Urban activist focuses on how to achieve social change even in difficult environments.
Turning the Tide, Toolkit, London, Quaker Peace and Social Witness, 2014
Information sheets on preparing for nonviolent action and nonviolent training resources and links to organizations offering training.
War Resisters' International, Handbook for Nonviolent Campaigns, [2009], (2nd edition), London, War Resisters' International, 2014, pp. 232
Sections on ‘Introduction to Nonviolence’, ‘Developing Strategic Campaigns’, ‘Organising Effective Actions’, ‘Case Studies’ with examples from round the world, ‘Training and Exercises’ and advice on compiling one’s own handbook and lists of helpful manuals, references and websites.
The online version of Vol. 1 of the bibliography was made possible due to the generous support of the International Center on Nonviolent Conflict (ICNC). ICNC is an independent, non-profit educational foundation that develops and encourages the study and use of civilian-based, nonmilitary strategies aimed at establishing and defending human rights, democratic self-rule and justice worldwide.
For more information about ICNC, please see their website.
The online version of Vol. 2 of the bibliography was made possible due to the generous support of The Network for Social Change. The Network for Social Change is a group of individuals providing funding for progressive social change, particularly in the areas of justice, peace and the environment.
For more information about The Network for Social Change, please visit their website.
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