The Everyday Activist

THE EVERYDAY ACTIVIST
365 Ways To Change The World
Michael Norton

With a Foreword by Severn Cullis-Suzuki

You want to change the world? Of course you do. But where do you begin? The perfect answer for anyone who has ever asked, "How can I make a difference?", The Everyday Activist shows how even small actions can affect the local community and the wider world.

Packed with ideas, and facts from leading campaign organizations, this ingenious handbook suggests actions for every day of the year. They include:

• Sowing the seeds of a green revolution: guerrilla gardening & many other green tips
• Campaigning for votes at 16: giving young people a say
• Going unshopping: 10 things never to buy again
• Influencing the media: becoming a political blogger

This essential handbook for activists young and old alike was first published by Myriad Editions in the UK. The activities in this edition are tailored to help Canadian readers take action 365 days a year.

384 pages
B&W Photos
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