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Discover the transformative insights of *How Change Happens*, a groundbreaking book that illuminates the intricacies of social change and the factors that drive successful movements. This brand new edition, published by John Wiley & Sons Inc in 2018, explores pivotal questions: Why do some changes succeed while others stagnate? From tobacco control to gun rights and LGBT marriage equality, the book outlines effective leadership approaches, campaign strategies, and on-the-ground tactics that have defined impactful social movements since the 1980s.
*How Change Happens* also critically examines recent campaigns such as Occupy Wall Street and current struggles like gun violence prevention and carbon emissions reduction, providing valuable lessons for all changemakers. Author Leslie Crutchfield, a renowned social impact advisor, shares her extensive knowledge to help readers understand what it truly takes to create lasting change in today's society.
With 240 pages packed with compelling narratives and actionable insights, this essential guide is perfect for activists, educators, and anyone passionate about making a difference. Unlock your potential as a change agent and learn how to cultivate effective strategies for social and environmental movements.
Shipping is free for this item. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781119413813
Year: 2018
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc (US)
Pages: 240
Description:
Discover how those who change the world do so with this thoughtful and timely book
Why do some changes occur, and others don't? What are the factors that drive successful social and environmental movements, while others falter? How Change Happens examines the leadership approaches, campaign strategies, and ground-level tactics employed in a range of modern social change campaigns. The book explores successful movements that have achieved phenomenal impact since the 1980s”tobacco control, gun rights expansion, LGBT marriage equality, and acid rain elimination. It also examines recent campaigns that seem to have fizzled, like Occupy Wall Street, and those that continue to struggle, like gun violence prevention and carbon emissions reduction. And it explores implications for movements that are newly emerging, like Black Lives Matter. By comparing successful social change campaigns to the rest, How Change Happens reveals powerful lessons for changemakers who seek to impact society and the planet for the better in the 21st century.
Author Leslie Crutchfield is a writer, lecturer, social impact advisor, and leading authority on scaling social innovation. She is Executive Director of the Global Social Enterprise Initiative (GSEI) at Georgetown University™s McDonough School of Business, and co-author of two previous books, Forces for Good and Do More than Give. She serves as a senior advisor with FSG, the global social impact consulting firm. She is frequently invited to speak at nonprofit, philanthropic, and corporate events, and has appeared on shows such as ABC News N
*How Change Happens* also critically examines recent campaigns such as Occupy Wall Street and current struggles like gun violence prevention and carbon emissions reduction, providing valuable lessons for all changemakers. Author Leslie Crutchfield, a renowned social impact advisor, shares her extensive knowledge to help readers understand what it truly takes to create lasting change in today's society.
With 240 pages packed with compelling narratives and actionable insights, this essential guide is perfect for activists, educators, and anyone passionate about making a difference. Unlock your potential as a change agent and learn how to cultivate effective strategies for social and environmental movements.
Shipping is free for this item. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781119413813
Year: 2018
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc (US)
Pages: 240
Description:
Discover how those who change the world do so with this thoughtful and timely book
Why do some changes occur, and others don't? What are the factors that drive successful social and environmental movements, while others falter? How Change Happens examines the leadership approaches, campaign strategies, and ground-level tactics employed in a range of modern social change campaigns. The book explores successful movements that have achieved phenomenal impact since the 1980s”tobacco control, gun rights expansion, LGBT marriage equality, and acid rain elimination. It also examines recent campaigns that seem to have fizzled, like Occupy Wall Street, and those that continue to struggle, like gun violence prevention and carbon emissions reduction. And it explores implications for movements that are newly emerging, like Black Lives Matter. By comparing successful social change campaigns to the rest, How Change Happens reveals powerful lessons for changemakers who seek to impact society and the planet for the better in the 21st century.
Author Leslie Crutchfield is a writer, lecturer, social impact advisor, and leading authority on scaling social innovation. She is Executive Director of the Global Social Enterprise Initiative (GSEI) at Georgetown University™s McDonough School of Business, and co-author of two previous books, Forces for Good and Do More than Give. She serves as a senior advisor with FSG, the global social impact consulting firm. She is frequently invited to speak at nonprofit, philanthropic, and corporate events, and has appeared on shows such as ABC News N