Rules for Resistance: Advice from Around the World for the Age of Trump by David

Description: Rules for Resistance by David Cole, Melanie Wachtell Stinnett PAPERBACK ORIGINAL An international cast of dissidents, journalists, and intellectuals tell Americans what to look out for and how to resist FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Many people living today in America and around the world have direct experience with countries where an autocrat has seized control. Others have seen charismatic, populist leaders come to power within democracies and dramatically change the rules for thepublic, activists, and journalists alike.In Rules for Resistance, writers fromRussia, Turkey, India, Hungary, Chile, China, Canada, Italy, and elsewhere, tellAmericans what to expect under our own new regime, and give us guidance forliving—and for resisting—in the Trump era.Advice includes being on the watch for the prosecution of political opponents,the use of libel laws to attack critics, the gutting of non-partisan institutions,and the selective application of the law.A special section on the challenges for journalists reporting on and under aleader like Donald Trump addresses issues of free speech, the importance ofpress protections, and the critical role of investigative journalists in anincreasingly closed society. An introduction by ACLU legal director David Colelooks at the crucial role institutions have in preserving democracy and resistingautocracy.A chilling but necessary collection, Rules for Resistance distills the collectiveknowledge and wisdom of those who have seen this before. Author Biography David Cole is the legal director of the American Civil Liberties Union, a frequent contributor to the New York Review of Books and The Nation, and the author of books including Enemy Aliens and Engines of Liberty (both from The New Press). He lives in Washington, D.C.Melanie Wachtell Stinnett is former director of policy and communications at the Tobin Project and co-author with Senator Sheldon Whitehouse of Captured (The New Press). Description for Sales People Hot topic: Masha Gessens New York Review of Books piece "Autocracy: Rules for Survival" went viral. People are scared and hungry for advice. In offering suggestions from people who have experienced repressive governments first hand, the book offers a unique angle. Big name contributors: Ai Weiwei, George Soros, Ariel Dorfman, Nadya Tolokonnikova of Pussy Riot, etc. ACLU affiliation: David Cole, a long-time New Press author, has just been appointed legal director of the ACLU and he sees this book as a calling card. We expect that he will promote the book in conjunction with laying out the ALCUs mandate for the media. Timing: Will publish in the summer. Part of our "Fearless Book for Perilous Times" special catalog: We expect special attention for our post-election catalog, which will be featured in news stories in conjunction with The New Presss 25th anniversary this year. Details ISBN1620973545 Author Melanie Wachtell Stinnett Publisher The New Press Year 2017 ISBN-10 1620973545 ISBN-13 9781620973547 Format Paperback Imprint The New Press Place of Publication New York DEWEY 973.933092 Pages 160 Subtitle Advice from Around the World for the Age of Trump Short Title Rules for Resistance Language English Edited by Stinnett, Melanie Wachtell Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2017-06-08 NZ Release Date 2017-06-08 Audience General Publication Date 2017-07-06 UK Release Date 2017-07-06 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137601505;

Price: 49.13 AUD

Location: Melbourne

End Time: 2025-01-23T03:37:01.000Z

Shipping Cost: 0 AUD