Author : Ellen Bass
Publisher : New Society Pub
ISBN 13 : 9780865710535
Total Pages : 89 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (15 download)
Book Synopsis Our Stunning Harvest by : Ellen Bass
Download or read book Our Stunning Harvest written by Ellen Bass and published by New Society Pub. This book was released on 1985-01-01 with total page 89 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Intended to encourage young people to take part in the dialogue about nuclear weapons and become active on nuclear issues, this guide talks about nuclear weapons and what people can do to stop the threat of nuclear war. There are two major sections. The first section, "The Problem," contains background readings on nuclear issues. Discussed are how the nuclear arms race started, why people think we need nuclear weapons for national security, the cost of the arms race, and arms control. The second section, "What Can I Do?" discusses how to educate and organize others; take part in marches, rallies, and demonstrations; use voting power; make government listen by lobbying, writing, and calling; influence the media; and improve self-expression. The appendices provide a chronology of U.S.-USSR relations; key dates in disarmament; a sample press release; a list of advocacy and resource organizations, government agencies, and classroom curriculum materials; and a description of youth policy projects of the Citizens Policy Center. (RM)