• A straightforward philosophy for social change.
• A successful model for developing independent organizations that exercise the leadership of community members and win concrete improvements.
• Ready-to-use curriculum for training staff and leaders.
• Step-by-step support materials linked with the model and curriculum.
• Case examples from successful campaigns and actions.

Tools for Radicals presents the authors' unique Community Power-Building Model, derived from years of experience working with groups in the field.  This practical model emphasizes civic engagement and demonstrates how ordinary people, regardless of their professional experience, can directly exercise leadership to improve their own lives and communities.  Students who adopt the CPB model will be able to interact more effectively with their political environments.  They will run more effective campaigns, strengthen their leadership skills, change public policy and make concrete community improvements.