This book explores the historical roots of the current protest movements, the links between income inequality and the economic crisis, lessons from the protests, and the potential power of the 99 percent to effect real change. How did we get here? What should we do next? With contributions from some of the world's leading activists, thinkers, economists, and journalists, The Occupy Handbook explores the historical roots of the current movement, the links between income inequality and the economic crisis, lessons from Occupy protests throughout the United States and similar movements around the world, adn the potential power of the 99 percent to effect real change. Full of wisdom, provocation, and insight, The Occupy Handbook is essential reading for anyone trying to understand our world and hoping to make it more just.