Rules for Radicals: A Practical Primer for Realistic Radicals
by Alinsky, Saul
- Used
- good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Good/Very Good-
- Seller
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Madison, New Jersey, United States
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About This Item
New York: Random House, 1971. 196pp. Black cloth boards, titles on spine in gold and Alinsky's initials on front board in red. Binding tight, spine straight, corners square. Previous owner's name in blue ink on front pasted down endpaper. Some underlining in pencil, primarily in the first half of the book. Dust jacket shows some toning and is missing a chip at the upper spine end. Titles and red and bronze design elements remain bright. Jacket is in mylar and is intact, not price clipped (original price $6.95). First edition of Alinsky's handbook for bringing about radical change.. First Edition. Hardcover. Good/Very Good-. 8vo.
Synopsis
Rules for Radicals: A Pragmatic Primer for Realistic Radicals is the last book written by community organizer Saul D. Alinsky before his death in 1972. Published in 1971, it was Alinsky's attempt to impart his theory and methods of organizing to the current generation of young activists, largely drawing upon his own experiences. Alinsky wrote in the book's prologue: "What I have to say in this book is not the arrogance of unsolicited advice.
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Details
- Bookseller
- The Chatham Bookseller, LLC (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 031908
- Title
- Rules for Radicals: A Practical Primer for Realistic Radicals
- Author
- Alinsky, Saul
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good-
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Random House
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1971
- Keywords
- Saul Alinsky, Rules for Radicals, Counterculture, 1960s, First Edition
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The Chatham Bookseller, LLC
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Madison, New Jersey
About The Chatham Bookseller, LLC
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