Book, "Rules for Radicals," 1972

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Artifact Overview

Rules for Radicals, written by Saul Alinsky a community organizer from Chicago, Illinois, instructs local activists on how to agitate for social change. The book became the Bible for community organizers and influenced other groups -- many who would not be considered radical -- on how to mobilize public opinion.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Book

Date Made

1972

Subject Date

1972

Collection Title

Location

at Henry Ford Museum in With Liberty & Justice for All

Object ID

2002.85.3

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of William S. Pretzer

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 7.25 in
Width: 4.375 in
Length: 0.625 in

Book, "Rules for Radicals," 1972