Why Stories Matter: The Art and Craft of Social Change

The author discusses the power of narrative strategy, the ‘story of self’ and the importance of communicating values through stories in developing broad and transformative social movements.

Date: 2009

Author:

Authors: Marshall Ganz

Organization: Sojourners Magazine

Strategic Approach: Engagement, Framing

Type: General Resource

Author: Marshall Ganz

Organization:

Organization: Sojourners Magazine

Strategic Approach: Engagement, Framing

Type: General Resource

Why Stories Matter: The Art and Craft of Social Change

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