Rules for Radicals
A Pragmatic Primer for Realistic Radicals
by:
Saul D. Alinsky
in:
Political Theory
Summary:
The book provides a guide for community organizers to effectively mobilize disenfranchised communities for social change, emphasizing practical tactics and strategies rooted in the experiences of the working class. It outlines ethical considerations and methods for achieving political goals through direct action and the empowerment of the oppressed.
Key points:
1. Ethics of Success: Alinsky believes the morality of a political action is determined by its success, suggesting any means leading to the desired end is ethical.
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