The capitalist and the activist : corporate social activism and the new business of change / Tom C. W. Lin.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lin, Tom C. W., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Corporations--Political activity.

Corporations.

Business and politics.

Social responsibility of business.

Capitalism--Social aspects.

Capitalism.

Social change.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xiii, 203 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Oakland, CA : Berrett-Koehler Publishers, 2022.

Summary:

This is the first in-depth examination of the important ongoing fusion of activism, capitalism, and social change masterfully told through a compelling narrative filled with vivid stories and striking studies. Today, corporations and their executives are at the front lines of some of the most important and contentious social and political issues of our time, such as voting rights, gun violence, racial justice, immigration reform, climate change, and gender equality. Why is this sea change in business and activism happening? How should executives and activists engage one another to create meaningful progress? What are potential pitfalls and risks for each side? What can they learn from each other? What first principles should guide leaders moving forward? The Capitalist and the Activist offers an engaging and thoughtful look at the new reality of corporate social activism--its driving forces, promises and perils, and implications for our businesses and personal lives. Weaving deep research and fascinating stories that span business, entertainment, history, science, and politics, Tom Lin provides an insightful road map for how society arrived here and a practical compass for moving forward. Drawing together examples from the civil rights movement, campaign finance litigation, gun regulation, Black Lives Matter, the Confederate flag controversy, the Trump presidency, and other historical events, Lin brilliantly reveals and charts the course for a changing society of capitalists and activists seeking both profit and progress. The Capitalist and the Activist is a must-read for anyone trying to understand the emerging future of activism, business, and politics. Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Introduction: Reimagining Capitalism and Activism

Profit, Purpose, and Progress

Government Incorporated

Corporate Rights, Money, and Activism

Everything Is Your Business

Restraining A President

Original Sins

Better Activism, Better Business

The Perils of Corporate Social Activism

The New Business of Change

The Journey Forward

Conclusion: We Are More Than.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

9781523092550

1523092556

OCLC:

1263246826