Counterpower Making Change Happen

'Tim has written an interesting and insightful book about how and why some campaigns can be and are successful.' - Bernadette Hyland, MULE.

'Tim Gee demonstrates a truth that I have long believed: real progressive change does not come from above, but from ordinary people struggling for their rights.' - Peter Tatchell, human rights campaigner.

'This is a wonderful, inspiring book. Tim Gee breathes new life into the protest movements of past and present so that we can draw strength from our many victories. There is much to learn here, and much to galvanise us in the struggle for social justice.' - John Hilary, Executive Director, War on Want.

'Ultimately, Gee knows that no theory is infallible, just as no victory is certain; and that if we’re ever going to achieve our own revolutions in social, economic and environmental justice, many more successful (and unsuccessful) campaigns will have to be fought, with many lessons learnt along the way. Counterpower is an engaging and at times inspiring read, recommended to those looking at the past and the future of movements for change.' - Steven Heywood, People & Planet.

'The economics and social system that rules this planet cannot be wished away but must be systematically transformed through focused strategic action based on effective resistance. The system of capitalism that rules our lives is destroying the basic life support systems of our planet and transferring wealth from the majority to an ever smaller elite. I recommend _Counterpower_ as a powerful contribution to the debate about how we achieve change.' - Derek Wall, green activist, writer and economist.

'Everyone working for a better world would do well to read this book. Social change from below does not happen by accident. It is always the result of hard and constructive work. _Counterpower_, full of encouraging past examples, is an inspiration for the future.' - Bruce Kent, political activist.