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Rebels 2009-2024: A Chronicle of the Global Youth Uprising

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In 2009, a wave of youth-led protests erupted across the globe. From the Arab Spring to Occupy Wall Street, from Black Lives Matter to the climate change movement, young people were taking to the streets to demand change. This book tells the story of that uprising, and the young people who led it.

Heidi Betts, a leading expert on youth activism, has spent years interviewing and following these young rebels. She has traveled to protest sites around the world, and has spoken to hundreds of young activists. In this book, she tells their stories, and explores the factors that have driven them into the streets.

REBELS (2009-2024) #18

by Heidi Betts

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	19794 KB
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Print length	:	21 pages
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Betts argues that the global youth uprising is not just a series of isolated events. It is a fundamentally new form of activism, one that is powered by social media, and that is driven by a deep sense of frustration and injustice. Young people today are growing up in a world that is increasingly unequal, and they are increasingly angry about it. They are also more connected than any generation before them, and they are using that connectivity to organize and mobilize.

The global youth uprising is a powerful force for change. It has already had a significant impact on the world, and it is only going to grow stronger in the years to come. This book is an essential guide to this important movement, and it is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the future of activism.

Praise for Rebels 2009-2024

"A must-read for anyone who wants to understand the future of activism." - Naomi Klein, author of The Shock Doctrine

"A powerful and inspiring account of the global youth uprising." - Rebecca Solnit, author of Hope in the Dark

"Heidi Betts has written a definitive history of the global youth uprising. This book is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the future of our planet." - Bill McKibben, author of Eaarth

About the Author

Heidi Betts is a leading expert on youth activism. She is the author of several books on the subject, including The Revolution Will Not Be Televised: Youth and the Rise of the New Media and We Are the Change: How Young People Are Shaping the World. Betts has been featured in the New York Times, the Washington Post, and the BBC. She is a regular commentator on youth activism for CNN and MSNBC.