商品簡介
This interesting volume on grassroots political organizing examines the recent progressive political successes in Oakland California, and explores the ways in which protest and planning can affect policy change and spur meaningful urban renewal. The work provides specific practical information on the methods of Oakland organizers, and serves as both an inspiration and a blueprint for urban organizers around the country. Epstein is an activist and educator, and is a former policy advisor to the Mayor of Oakland. Annotation c2013 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
作者簡介
Kitty Kelly Epstein has received numerous awards for her unique blend of scholarship and community activism. She has worked as an academic and as a policy advisor, most recently to the mayor of Oakland. Epstein is the author of A Different View of Urban Schools: Civil Rights, Critical Race Theory and Unexplored Realities (revised edition).
