52 pages 1 hour read

Adrienne Maree Brown

Emergent Strategy: Shaping Change, Changing Worlds

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2017

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Before You Read

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Super Short Summary

Emergent Strategy by adrienne maree brown is a nonfiction book combining self-help, activism, spirituality, and social justice, presenting a framework for collective transformation through small, everyday interactions. Drawing inspiration from the natural world, brown explores principles such as adaptation, interdependence, and resilience to foster just and sustainable societal changes.

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Adrienne Maree Brown's Emergent Strategy is praised for its innovative approach to social change, emphasizing adaptability and interconnectedness. Readers appreciate its blend of practical guidance and visionary thinking. However, some criticize its lack of concrete steps and dense prose. Overall, it's seen as a valuable resource for activists and organizers.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Emergent Strategy?

Readers who would enjoy Emergent Strategy by Adrienne Maree Brown are often engaged in social justice, community organizing, or environmental activism. They may have appreciated works like Octavia's Brood or All About Love by bell hooks. They seek practical methods for transformative change grounded in adaptive, collective action.

RecommendedReading Age

18+years

Book Details

Topics

Politics / Government

Gender / Feminism

Philosophy

Genre

Self Help

Philosophy

Themes

Natural World: Environment

Values/Ideas: Art

Values/Ideas: Justice & Injustice