{"product_id":"9781952338168","title":"Tools to Save Our Home Planet","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Global Guidebook for Activism in the Age of Climate Chaos and Social Injustice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 1994, Patagonia invited representatives from 75 grassroots nonprofit organizations to gather and learn from active experts how to be more effective at what they do. Through this ongoing conference as well as years of funding these organizations, Patagonia has helped thousands of activists make the changes they envision for the world. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 2016, Patagonia published \u003ci\u003eTools for Grassroots Activists, \u003c\/i\u003ea compilation of presentations from the Tools conferences, accompanied by case studies and inspiring essays from environmental leaders. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe world since then has changed in profound ways, and this new edition reflects the world we now occupy. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompletely revised, \u003ci\u003eTools to Save Our Home Planet: A Changemaker’s Guidebook, \u003c\/i\u003ecaptures the wisdom and best advice from activists in the field, creating a resource for any organization hoping to hone core skills. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe lessons and examples it shares are as current, diverse, and global as the changemakers working around the world. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt a high level, the book’s structure echos an activist’s journey. It begins with self-reflection, essays prompting readers to identify their purpose and clarify their cause. The focus shifts to the inner workings of an organization or campaign—how to create a communications strategy,  organize people, and fundraise—before taking an outward look at creating momentum through mobilizing and events, using political tools, collaborating with other people and organizations, and taking legal action. The book culminates with a chapter all about movements: How combining purpose, effective organizations, and momentum can create a tidal wave that can change the world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ego-to resource for driving change, offering anyone who is passionate about environmental and social justice a timely and relevant resource to support their mission-aligned work, this book is intended for both those who are new to taking action and seasoned activists and community organizers who want to learn how others are finding success. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe hope is that, like its predecessor, it will become dog-eared and scribbled in -- a reassuring and resourceful companion to the environmental and environmental justice movements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"River Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Patagonia Books |  Paperback \/ softback | Trade paperback (US) |  2023-12-01","offer_id":44230077022463,"sku":"9781952338168","price":37.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0329\/9075\/7001\/files\/BNCImageAPI_a835bc43-09ae-4ce9-9cab-1bd639d5287d.jpg?v=1693001470","url":"https:\/\/riverbookshop.com\/products\/9781952338168","provider":"River Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}