Barry has written a citizen's activist campaign guide based on case studies from his home state of New Jersey. . . . This guide will be most helpful organizing any kind of grassroots civic campaign and is especially useful for environmental campaigns.
Wildlife Activist
In his recently published book . . . Barry said movements for change didn't ... Read moredie with the 1960s, and he gives a glimpse of some of this emerging activism and provides a handbook for people seeking to deal with issues of their own. . . . His book covers everything from how to write a press release to how to organize a public event giving the same step-by-step instructions previously restricted to books on carpentry or plumbing. . . . Although Barry wrote his book for the general public, to provide local groups with the tools they need to make a difference in their communities, he also hopes that colleges will add it to their political sciences courses.
Hudson Reporter
A Citizen's Guide to Grassroots Campaigns is a blast of fresh air, a wake-up reminder that the really great things in our world are built bit by bit by everyday folks like you and me. Here are remarkable stories of citizens changing the face of New Jersey for the better. And here's a straightforward, down-to-earth guide to how you too can make your mark.
Michael Shafer
director of Citizenship and Service Education Program and professor of political
This is the first book to demonstrate the strength of the civil society . . . in New Jersey. Civic leaders everywhere will find plenty of insights and solid organizational advice to help them mobilize their communities for change.
Ira Resnick
Neighborhood Leadership Initiative Community Foundation of New Jersey
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