Reclaiming America: Nike, Clean Air, & National Activism

by Randy Shaw

Book Overview

Have activists taken the bumper-sticker adage "Think Globally, Act Locally" too literally? Randy Shaw argues that they have, with destructive consequences for America. Since the 1970s, activist participation in national struggles has steadily given way to a nearly exclusive focus on local issues. America's political and corporate elite has succeeded in controlling the national agenda, while their adversaries--the citizen activists and organizations...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0520217799
• ISBN13: 9780520217799
• Release Date: June 1999
• Publisher: University of California Press
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

Real-world examples of how concerned citizens *can* prevail

The real-world examples of how concerned citizens *can* prevail in social change struggles make Randy Shaw's latest activism book an inspiring read. Not only that, each chapter is an exciting tale of activist suspense and pathos. There's even humor when we read how some corporate executives are so egomaniacal that they manage to make perfect jackasses out of themselves in an attempt to deflect attention from their corruption and hypocrisy. The emerging field of Internet activism is also covered. Another great activism book from Randy Shaw!