Charles Euchner is an independent writer whose books include Nobody Turn Me Around: A People’s History of the 1963 March on Washington.

• Introduction: ‘This is What Democracy Looks Like’Part I: Insight and OutreachRule 1: Connect, Listen, and ShareRule 2: Identify Gaps and ContradictionsRule 3: Master the Big IdeaRule 4: Map the Sites of PowerPart II: Building CapacityRule 5: Recruit Allies, Near and FarRule 6: Build a Strong OrganizationRule 7: Nurture Servant LeadershipPart III: Strategy and TacticsRule 8: Create a Multi-Dimensional StrategyRule 9: Work Off the GridRule 10: Rally for Solidarity and AttentionRule 11: Withdraw ConsentRule 12: Block, Occupy, and SubvertRule 13: Create Enduring Symbols and IdentityPart IV: Win Some, Lose SomeRule 14: Evolve Multi-Stage CampaignsRule 15: Pivot from Protest to PolicyPostscript: Activism and Democracy

"Nonviolent movement building is one of the greatest of twentieth-century inventions, a way for the powerless to stand up to the powerful. But we don't study it systematically – there's no West Point for activists. That makes a book like this, rich in detail and history, tremendously useful to everyone trying to make change happen."Bill McKibben, founder of 350.org and author of The End of Nature"Surprisingly, there are relatively few books about protest movements with a practical, activist's orientation. Charles Euchner has developed fifteen helpful Rules of Activism that will inform and motivate anyone with a practical interest in protest, from beginners to seasoned organizers."Jeff Goodwin, New York University"This enticing, informative, and beautifully composed book not only captures the essence of activism but provides a powerful guide for those who wish to become active in the political and social arena. Euchner uses his in-depth understanding of activism across the centuries - drawing on a spectacular range of examples - to bring to life the importance of activism in any democracy."Barry Bluestone, Northeastern University