The Democracy Owners' Manual: A Practical Guide to Changing the World2003 Gustavus Myers Outstanding Book Award Choice Significant University Press Title For citizens seeking to take an active role in the affairs of their community whether improving local schools, forcing clean up of a polluted river, or weighing in on the debate over economic globalization the challenge of activism can be daunting. Civic activists need to understand both the issues involved and how to take effective public action, often against