Saul alinsky biography summary
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Saul alinsky biography summary
Saul David Alinsky
| American public figure and founder of the 'Third Way' theory Date of Birth: 30.01.1909 Country: USA |
Content:
- Saul Alinsky: American Activist and Father of "Third Way" Theory
- Early Life and Influences
- A Shift to Social Activism
- "Rules for Radicals" and the "Third Way"
- The Industrial Areas Foundation
Saul Alinsky: American Activist and Father of "Third Way" Theory
American activist Saul Alinsky profoundly influenced the tactics and ideologies of 1960s-70s "New Left" and counterculture movements.
Early Life and Influences
Born in 1909 in Chicago to Russian-Jewish immigrants, Alinsky grew up in an orthodox household.
Despite his parents' religious devotion, Alinsky rejected rabbinical aspirations at age 12. Archaeology ignited his passion at the University of Chicago, but the Great Depression shattered his professional dreams.
A Shift to Social Activism
Alinsky earned a master's degree in criminology and worked as an investigator.