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 by Mike Hudema and Shannon Phillips | |
Things to Think about and Discuss before Taking Action | |
Radical Cheerleading 5 | |
Radiohead 9 | |
SidewalkChalking 12 | |
Soapboxing 13 | |
What Will You Work For? 16 | |
PuppetMaking 63 | |
Bring Your Own Security 66 | |
Earboy 69 | |
Media Hoax 70 | |
Candlelight Vigil 74 | |
PlantInGuerrilla Gardening 75 | |
War of the Corporations Radio Play | |
Wrestling Match 80 | |
The Buddha Walk 18 | |
Critical Mass 21 | |
Reclaim the Streets 24 | |
Information Booth 27 | |
Voicing Homelessness 29 | |
Fishing in the Sewers 30 | |
Gas Mask CarShopping 32 | |
Radioactive GarbagePicking 34 | |
Corporate Aid Concert 35 | |
Giant Cheques 37 | |
Watching TV? 39 | |
Alarm Clock WakeUp 41 | |
Time for a Funeral 43 | |
DieIn or SleepIn 46 | |
Billboard Liberation 48 | |
Stop Sign Reclamation 50 | |
Out of Order 52 | |
TentIn 53 | |
TShirtMaking Ask Me about East Timor 55 | |
PieSlinging 60 | |
The Power of Song 82 | |
Mural Painting by Number 85 | |
Garden Car 87 | |
Singing Trees 89 | |
Corporate Whore 91 | |
Lobbying 93 | |
LetterWriting Petitions and Writing Ladders 96 | |
Create a Zine 98 | |
Boxes of Apathy 102 | |
Free Stores 104 | |
Corporate Crime Fighters 106 | |
Boycotts 108 | |
Edible Ballots 111 | |
Mock Awards 116 | |
Occupations 119 | |
Blockades 123 | |
Ten Commandments for Changing the World by Angela Bischoff and Tooker Gomberg 126 | |
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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 Methods & Materials / General Political Science / Political Process / General Social Science / Popular Culture |
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