Anarchism in Action: Methods, Tactics, Skills, and Ideas

by Shawn Ewald Thursday, Jun. 14, 2001 at 8:45 AM

I've put together a book (http://www.radio4all.org/aia/) that is a compendium of anarchist/activist methods skills and tactics. It covers everything from decisionmaking, direct action, fundraising, and security -- and much more.

I've put together a book (http://www.radio4all.org/aia/) that is a compendium of anarchist/activist methods skills and tactics. It covers everything from decisionmaking, direct action, fundraising, and security -- and much more. Just about everything contained in it was found on the

web; the idea behind making this book was to put all this useful information in one place.

I welcome you to read it, download it, mirror it, and above all use it.

What follows is the book's table of contents:

Anarchism in Action: Methods, Tactics, Skills, and Ideas

http://www.radio4all.org/aia/

Table of Contents:

Introduction

Forms of Decision Making and Organization

Direct Democracy

Consensus

Affinity Groups

Collectives

Federations and Networks

Communication: Getting the Word Out

Postering, Tabling, and Propaganda Distribution

Tips on Giving Speeches and Presentations

Traditional Alternative media

Microradio

The Internet and Independent Media

Mainstream press relations

Organizing and Action

Types of Organizing

Community Organizing

Labor Organizing

Building Coalitions

Types of Actions

Protests/Public Order Situations

Strikes and Labor Actions

Le Tute Bianche, W.O.M.B.L.E.S., Black Blocs, and Police

Confrontation

Lock-Downs and Occupations

Monkeywrenching

Squatting as a Protest Tactic

Hunger Strikes

Street Parties and Street Theater

Billboard Improvement

Jail Solidarity

Security, Protection, and Self-Defense

Security Practices and Security Culture

Police Tactics and Your Legal Rights

Legal Observers

Action Reconnaissance and Scouting

Basic First Aid and Street Medics

Physical Self-Defense

Anarchist Projects

Social Centers, Community Spaces, and Squats

Infoshops

Microradio Stations

Mutual Aid Projects

Tenant's Unions

Free Schools

IWW and IWA

Food Not Bombs

Homes Not Jails

Anti-Racist Action

Copwatch

Earth First!

Reclaim The Streets

Fundraising and Non-Profit Organizations

Fundraising Activities

Grant Proposal Writing and Foundation Funding

Managing Money for your Collective or Project

Starting an unincorporated association or non-profit

References and Recommended Reading

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