Wielding the Force: The Science of Social Justice - Paperback

by Zainab Amadahy (Author)

Emerging knowledge and time-tested wisdom can inform and reinforce social justice activism. New scientific information about our brains, hearts and the biology of human interaction will amaze and delight those who seek a more generous, compassionate and peaceful world. Framed within the context of Indigenous and other ancient wisdoms, this new knowledge can inform, transform and revolutionize movement building. Our collective paradigm is shifting and science is firmly on the side of social justice Like the rebels of the original Star Wars trilogy who brought down the Empire, activists can effectively wield "The Force".

Author Biography

Zainab Amadahy is a singer/songwriter, author and community activist. Her works include co-authoring (with Dr. Bonita Lawrence) "Indigenous Peoples and Black Peoples in Canada: Settlers or Allies" for Breaching the Colonial Contract: Anti-Colonialism in the US and Canada. Zainab also contributed to the anthology Strong Women's Stories: Native Vision & Community Activism and authored the feminist sci fi novel Moons of Palmares.