Edited by James Tracy
From Thoreau's classic essay On the Duty of Civil Disobedience (reprinted in its entirety) to contemporary direct-action tactics used by the Ruckus Society and other nonviolent groups, this handbook outlines a brief history of social protest and provides information and resources for individuals interested in continuing the tradition. Advice on everything from being arrested to defending women's health clinics is included.
This book was rushed together in about twelve weeks, intended to be a very basic primer for folks planning non-violent direct action as Bush's War On Terror took shape. It's been used to prepare activists participating in the anti-Republican National Convention, housing takeovers, and anti-war demos. Possessing it even got my good friend Ben Sheppard in a ton of trouble. I'm itching to do an updated edition of it sometime, as some things have changed, many things we stay the same.
