Alinsky, Saul

Saul David Alinsky (30 January 1909–12 June 1972) was one of the most influential social reformers in post‐World War II US history. The legacy of his work and his writings are considered to be foundational to modern community organizing in the United States. Alinsky's ideas about organizing for change have come to be known as his own method. Alinsky is the author of Reveille for Radicals (1946), in which he details a political philosophy and methodology for radicalism, and Rules for Radicals (1971), in which he sets forth principles of community organizing through a call for revolution. Alinsky's contributions, particularly his work with the poor, have earned him international recognition and notoriety.