The MOYER MODEL - The Late Social Movement Theorist Bill Mo

Bill Moyer (not to be confused with the TV journalist Bill Moyers) developed the MAP (Movement Action Plan) Model of how successful progressive movements evolve. He originated -- with Carol Perry -- the 'Creating Peaceful Relationships' workshop series. Advisor to Rev. Martin Luther King, co-founder of the Movement for a New Society and founder of the Social Movement Empowerment Project (SMEP), Bill -- as he was known to his many international students, friends and colleagues -- was a lifelong practitioner of non-violent political and social activism. His lectures and workshops, models and ideas continue to empower progressive organizations around the world. He died of cancer in 2002, at the age of 69.
In his last public lecture just prior to his death, beloved activist, teacher and social movement analyst Bill Moyer summarized the insights of a lifetime about how social movements grow and succeed, and about his vision of a new culture emerging through the cracks of a declining empire. Bill was a founding Board Member of EON. He continues to be missed, but his analysis remains as relevant now as it was then.

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[culturalbeleza]

lol 09, wow how inspirational screw tomorrow, relive yesterday. Thanks. Im enlightened.

[09geauxtigers]

Again we will see these movements fail. As they have throughout history. In 2 years the democrats will be out and a more conservative movement will prevail for another 30 years. Look at what's happening with the political landscape inEurope!!!

[quipe09]

I love the book too - Doing Democracy by Bill Moyer - and I'm glad to see this little video to honor his work and memory. Big heart!

[DemocracyMatters]

This is a phenomenal book and I strongly recommend it to anyone interested in social movements and grassroots organizing. Not gonna lie though, when I bought it I thought Bill MoyerS wrote it.