26 pages 52 minutes read

Saul D. Alinsky

Rules for Radicals: A Pragmatic Primer for Realistic Radicals

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1969

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Essay Topics

1.

What are Alinsky’s rules to bring about change in societal organization and power? Do you agree with them?

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What are the primary tensions that exist in society? Which groups are more likely to respond to the tactics and rules outlined in the text?

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How does Alinsky think that radicals should respond to social threats and oppressive institutions?