An Action a Day: Keeps Global Capitalism Away"An Action A Day Keeps Global Capitalism Away," according to Mike Hudema, describing his action guide for the 21st century. This lively, challenging, and decidedly fun book is designed for activists and concerned citizens who want to change the world. Hudema introduces readers to a variety of issues, including social action, organizing, theatrical action, civil disobedience, and using the media.The book contains fifty-two tried and tested actions, one for every week. Each action includes a rationale--what you need to pull it off, and examples of where it could be used. From Radical Cheerleading, to Fishing in the Sewers, and Gas Mask Car Shopping, there's something for everybody. |
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Contents
Preface | |
Introduction | |
Things to Think about and Discuss before Taking Action | |
1 Radical Cheerleading | |
2 Radiohead | |
3 SidewalkChalking | |
4 Soapboxing | |
5 What Will You Work For? | |
28 PuppetMaking | |
29 SameSex Kissing Booth | |
30 Bring Your Own Security | |
31 Earboy | |
32 Media Hoax | |
33 Candlelight Vigil | |
34 PlantlnGuerrilla Gardening | |
35 War of the Corporations Radio Play | |
6 Corporate Welfare | |
7 The Buddha Walk | |
8 Critical Mass | |
9 Reclaim the Streets | |
10 Information Booth | |
11 Voicing Homelessness | |
12 Fishing in the Sewers | |
13 Gas Mask CarShopping | |
14 Radioactive GarbagePicking | |
15 Corporate Aid Concert | |
16 Giant Cheques | |
17 Watching TV? | |
18 Alarm Clock WakeUp | |
19 Time for a Funeral | |
20 DieIn or SleepIn | |
21 Billboard Liberation | |
22 Stop Sign Reclamation | |
23 Out of Order | |
24 TentIn | |
25 TShirtMaking Ask Me about East Timor | |
26 Mock Protests | |
27 PieSlinging | |
36 Wrestling Match | |
37 The Power of Song | |
38 Mural Painting by Number | |
39 Garden Car | |
40 Singing Trees | |
41 Corporate Whore | |
42 Lobbying | |
43 LetterWriting Petitions and Writing Ladders | |
44 Create a Zine | |
45 Boxes of Apathy | |
46 Free Stores | |
47 Corporate Crime Fighters | |
48 Boycotts | |
49 Edible Ballots | |
50 Mock Awards | |
51 Occupations | |
52 Blockades | |
Ten Commandments for Changing the World by Angela Bischoff and Tooker Gomberg | |
Additional Resources | |
Field Notes | |
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Bibliographic information
| Title | An Action a Day: Keeps Global Capitalism Away |
| Author | Mike Hudema |
| Edition | illustrated |
| Publisher | Between The Lines, 2004 |
| ISBN | 1896357903, 9781896357904 |
| Length | 131 pages |
| Subjects | › › Education / Teaching / General Political Science / Political Process / General Social Science / Popular Culture |
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