From Anger to Action: Inside the Global Movements for Social Justice, Peace, and a Sustainable Planet

From Anger to Action is a book that tells the stories of citizens movements charting new paths to tackle global challenges. It offers candid insights from citizens, activists, and innovators, and provides a vision for citizen-led change to reshape our fractured politics. The book explores how citizens movements are transforming global politics, refashioning internationalism, and fighting back against narrow nationalism.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 02 June 2021
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

From Anger to Action is a captivating book that delves into the stories of citizens' movements that are charting innovative paths to address the pressing global challenges that lie behind the political upheavals of our times. Drawing on candid insights from citizens, activists, and innovators, as well as their own experiences as leaders of internationally recognized advocacy organizations, the authors provide an insider account of the ongoing battle for change and offer valuable insights on how it can be achieved. While the book remains unwavering in its assessment of the dangers posed by the current political crises, it also offers a glimmer of hope and a vision for citizen-led change to reshape our fractured political landscape.

The book takes readers on a journey across different communities and regions, showcasing the inspiring efforts of individuals and groups who are working tirelessly to bring about positive change. We meet communities in economically-battered US towns that have opened their hearts and doors to refugees, and LGBTI activists who are celebrating the success of their campaigns focused on love and acceptance. We hear from Syrian activists who are bridging the impossible divides between jihadists and Assad supporters, and we gain a behind-the-scenes look at the Mongolian entrepreneurs who are preserving heritage skills by selling ethically-traded Yak-fibre suits on London's prestigious Saville Row.

Furthermore, the book explores the international network of frenzied tax justice campaigners who are breaking open the secrecy that enables global elites to evade tax on an industrial scale. Using social media as a powerful tool, they are driving change and raising awareness about the injustices of the tax system. Lamb and Jackson delve into the mechanisms that enable certain movements to secure lasting change, while also analyzing why others fail. They offer valuable insights that could shape a wider strategy for grassroots-up transformation and inspire individuals and organizations to take action.

From Anger to Action is a must-read for social activists, as well as anyone interested in social movements, global change, and civil society. The book provides a wealth of information, anecdotes, and practical strategies that can help individuals and groups become more effective in their efforts to create a more just and equitable world. By highlighting the stories of those who are working tirelessly to make a difference, From Anger to Action serves as a source of inspiration and motivation for us all.

Weight: 350g
Dimension: 151 x 230 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781538141328