This book explores the intersection of grassroots leadership and the arts for social change, examining the many movements and subsequent victories the arts community has won for society. The book illustrates the diverse but influential work of these figures, reflecting on their actions,...

"Communists and Community chronicles labor activism and community organizing sponsored by the Communist Party in Detroit from 1942 to 1956, to investigate the changing nature of community-based activism in the twentieth century."

Introduction: will the revolution be institutionalized? / Amy Trauger, Priscilla Claeys and Annette Aurélie Desmarais -- States, institutions and food sovereignty -- State-led grassroots participation and Ecuador's land law / Karla Peña -- Exporting zero hunger : PAA Africa and the...