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How The Rural Poor Got Power: Narrative Of A Grass-Roots Organizer
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
Full Title:
How The Rural Poor Got Power: Narrative Of A Grass-Roots Organizer
Contributors:
By (Author) Paul Wellstone
Publisher:
University of Minnesota Press
Imprint:
University of Minnesota Press
Publication Date:
1st September 2003
Country:
United States
Classifications
Readership:
General
Genre:
Fiction/Non-fiction:
Non Fiction
Main Subject:
Dewey:
320.9776555
Physical Properties
Physical Format:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
248
Dimensions:
Width 140mm, Height 216mm, Spine 13mm
Description
Wellstone's first book, published in 1978 when he was a professor at Carleton College in MN. Describes Wellstone's grassroots work with OBRC (Organization for a Better Rice Country) which helped poor people gain a political voice to get better health and welfare benefits.
Reviews
"A landmark. Paul Wellstone has written a book about social action with simple stylistic grace and honesty."
