Bokus
Susan J. Erenrich, Jon F. Wergin - Grassroots Leadership and the Arts For Social Change, Häftad

Häftad, Engelska, 2017

Grassroots Leadership and the Arts For Social Change

Av Susan J. Erenrich, Jon F. Wergin

Del i serien Building Leadership Bridges

484 kr

Beställningsvara. Skickas inom 7-10 vardagar. Fri frakt över 249 kr.

Beskrivning
Throughout history artists have led grassroots movements of protest, resistance, and liberation. They created dangerously, sometimes becoming martyrs for the cause. Their efforts kindled a fire, aroused the imagination and rallied the troops culminating in real transformational change. Their art served as a form of dissent during times of war, social upheaval, and political unrest. Less dramatically perhaps, artists have also participated in demonstrations, benefit concerts, and have become philanthropists in support of their favorite causes. These artists have been overlooked or given too little attention in the literature on leadership, even though the consequences of their courageous crusades, quite often, resulted in censorship, “blacklisting,” imprisonment, and worse. This forthcoming book seeks to explore the intersection of grassroots leadership and the arts for social change by accentuating the many victories artists have won for humanity. Through this forthcoming book readers will vicariously experience the work of these brave figures, reflect on their commitments and achievements, and continue to dream a better world full of possibility.
Produktinformation
Utforska kategorier
Mer om författaren

Susan J. Erenrich, American University and New York University, USAJon F. Wergin, Antioch University, USA

Recensioner i media

"As someone who has simultaneously been both an organizer and an artist for over 50 years, it's a deep pleasure to welcome a book that honors the critical but rarely understood relationship between social justice and cultural work. Because organizing helps everyday people build power, it's absolutely necessary if we are ever even to approach establishing justice and equity in this world we share. But power alone, however necessary, is never sufficient. It does not necessarily help us become better people, more understanding, kinder, more welcoming and supportive of those we see as different from ourselves. That's exactly what, coupled with strategic social justice organizing, the arts can help individuals and communities do, questioning our assumptions, our prejudices so that we become willing and able to take the radical risk of transforming ourselves even as we work together to challenge and change the world around us. 'Grassroots Leadership and the Arts for Social Change' is a contemporary Guide for the Perplexed for those who dream of and work for a 'Bread and Roses' future for us all."

Betyg & recensioner

0 recensioner

Inga recensioner tillgängliga.