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American community organizer and writer (1909–1972)

Also known as: Alinsky, Saul D. Alinsky, Saul David Alinsky, Саул Алинский, سول ألينسكي, 솔 앨린스키

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Known works

Reveille for radicals
Rules for radicals
Manuel de l'animateur social
Tratado para radicales
The professional radical