{"product_id":"liberation-stories-building-narrative-power-for-21st-century-social-movements-hardcover","title":"Liberation Stories: Building Narrative Power for 21st-Century Social Movements - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eShanelle Matthews\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eMarzena Zukowska\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eRadcomms\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom an international cast of leading activist communicators, a timely and instructive handbook for telling stories that change the world\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe twenty-first century has seen a profound shift in the global sociopolitical and economic landscape, shaped by seismic interventions ranging from the War on Terror to the COVID-19 pandemic. Between 2000 and 2024, social movements like Black Lives Matter, #MeToo, climate justice, the Fight for $15, Palestine liberation, health care for all, and queer and trans resistance have illuminated a new narrative--one rooted in an inclusive vision of society, driven by a newly politicized and radicalized generation. This shift did not happen by chance. Movement workers have meticulously crafted communications and narrative strategies, honing their political messaging and storytelling to seize narrative power in today's struggles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eLiberation Stories\u003c\/em\u003e, today's foremost progressive and leftist communicators, organizers, artists, journalists, and academics share their collective wisdom in one powerful volume. Featuring in-depth case studies of both contemporary and historical movements, \u003cem\u003eLiberation Stories\u003c\/em\u003e distills successful theories, strategies, and tactics for anyone wanting to understand--and participate in--the diverse initiatives currently shaping our society.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs far-right and conservative movements gain traction worldwide--attacking our books, our bodies, and our democracies--\u003cem\u003eLiberation Stories\u003c\/em\u003e emerges as a vital resource for constructing the world we envision, one story at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShanelle Matthews\u003c\/b\u003e is the founder of Radical Communicators Network (RadComms), the former communications director for the Movement for Black Lives, and a former faculty member of Freedom Scholars at The New School. Today, she is a full-time Distinguished Lecturer at City College at the City University of New York in the Department of Anthropology and Interdisciplinary Studies. She lives in New York. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarzena Zukowska\u003c\/b\u003e is an organizer, communications strategist, and co-founder of the immigrant rights organization POMOC. For a decade, they have developed narrative and organizing strategies for leading social and political movements in the US, UK, and Europe. They are the former media director for National Domestic Workers Alliance and former leadership team member of the Radical Communicators Network. They live in Liverpool, England. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eRadical Communicators Network (RadComms) \u003c\/b\u003eis a community of practice for emerging and experienced movement and communications workers. RadComms builds narrative power for a just and liberatory future.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 464\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.3 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 17, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52689438409037,"sku":"9781620979303","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0927\/3304\/7117\/files\/0XXxw0j1id9781620979303.webp?v=1761970856","url":"https:\/\/belfastbooks.us\/products\/liberation-stories-building-narrative-power-for-21st-century-social-movements-hardcover","provider":"belfastbooks.us","version":"1.0","type":"link"}