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Change can and does happen. But why is it that some campaigns succeed while others fail? Is it luck, or is there a common strategy unifying those that have achieved their aim, and what can we learn from the past?

In Counterpower, activist Tim Gee seeks to get to the root of how change happens by taking an in-depth look at the strategies and tactics that have contributed to the success (or otherwise) of some of the most prominent movements for change from India’s Independence Movement to the Arab Spring. He concludes that any campaign is winnable in theory, but only if we are aware of our power.

About the Author: Tim Gee delivers training sessions for political activists. He studied Politics at Edinburgh University, where he was also active in the student movement. Tim has also contributed to several campaigning guides and manuals.

Tim Gee's book is a important exploration of the power of protest and
resistance (counterpower) to lift the problems of political oppression
and corporate capitalism. The seven historical accounts, including
India, how the vote was won in Britain, and briefly Egypt, demonstrate
the struggles and achievements of past opposition to the dominant
rulers. Gee sees major significance in the cases of grass roots
resistance: "The message that comes through is clear: a new recipe for
revolution is emerging. And it is altering the way that the world
thinks about social change. This book is worth your attention."
Gene Sharp, Professor Emeritus of political science at the University of Massachusetts. Founder of the Albert Einstein Institution.