New Book from Berrett-Koehler Publishers -- The Capitalist and the Activist: Corporate Social Activism and the New Business of Change by Tom C.W. Lin
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. A provocative and timely new book that spells out a road map for business leaders to follow if they truly want to create sustainably profitable businesses that treat all their stakeholders well.
OAKLAND, Calif., Jan. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- "Engrossing book…. A well-researched, absorbing, and balanced case for corporate-activist partnerships." —Kirkus Reviews
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.
Tom C. W. Lin is an award-winning law professor at Temple University's Beasley School of Law. He is also an academic fellow at George Washington University's Center for Law, Economics & Finance. He is an expert in business organizations, corporate governance, and financial regulation. His scholarship has been published in many leading academic law journals. His expertise has been featured in major media outlets like Bloomberg News, CNN, Fortune, the Financial Times, the Wall Street Journal, and the Washington Post.
Endorsements:
"There simply couldn't be a more timely and instructive treatment of the melding of the traditions of corporate capitalism with the spirit of social activism. Employing compelling narratives and arguments, Lin ushers us into a stunning recognition of the implications of this vitally important fusion for our political future."
—Robert Cialdini, New York Times bestselling author of Influence and Pre-Suasion
"Filled with insight. The Capitalist and the Activist is essential reading for anyone trying to understand and navigate this era of profound change in business and society. Through well-crafted narratives and thought-provoking analysis, Tom Lin reveals the larger forces influencing the decisions of executives, politicians, and citizens."
—Jonah Berger, New York Times bestselling author of Contagious and The Catalyst
"Should corporations use their power to influence politics? Should warriors for racial, gender, and environmental justice treat corporations as foes or instead as sources of effective strategies? Have corporations become a vital check and balance given out-of-control or paralyzed politicians? With vivid stories and sensible analysis, Tom Lin traces the emergence of new border crossings between American money-making and social change–making enterprises. Offering a striking perspective on our times, this book provides wise principles to navigate the shifting borders of public, private, politics, and profits."
—Martha Minow, former Dean, Harvard Law School, and author of Partners, Not Rivals
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