Dimensions
140 x 210 x 21mm
A practical and inspiring guide to activism and politics. This book is a rallying call: if you don't like the world you see in front of you, don't blame politicians on the telly. It was brave women, brave black people and brave LGBTQ people who gave us civil rights - and they did so by changing the minds of other citizens.
Award-winning journalist Sue Turton's guide for young people explains the political system that rules our daily lives while also pointing out its shocking flaws - and empowers readers to change the status quo. From disrupting the system from within, via political parties, to forcing change from the outside using petitions, marches, sit-ins and protest art, this book is for anyone who has looked at the world around them and thought We can do better than this.
Equipping readers with a practical toolkit to launch their campaigns, the book shows how to detect bias in the media, avoid fake news, harness social media, win debates and much more. Giving young people the tools and confidence they'll need, This Book Will (Help You) Change the World is the powerhouse guide we've all been waiting for.
Featuring contributions from C4 anchor Jon Snow and Avaaz.com founder Jeremy Heimans, plus influential young activists such as leader of Hong Kong's Umbrella Revolution, Joshua Wong and activist and former refugee Roza Salih. Also includes hilarious tongue-in-cheek illustrations from activist-illustrator Alice Skinner. Endorsed by Amnesty International.
