Jon Alexander

  • Jon Alexander is a British author and advocate for civic participation.

  • He co-wrote Citizens with Ariane Conrad, drawing on his experience in advertising and his work with the New Citizenship Project.

  • Alexander's background in marketing informs his understanding of consumer culture and its impact on society.

  • He argues for a shift from viewing people as passive consumers to active citizens capable of shaping their communities.

  • Alexander's work focuses on promoting participatory democracy and collective problem-solving.

  • He frequently speaks and writes about the potential for citizen-led initiatives to address social and environmental challenges, drawing on examples from around the world to illustrate the power of engaged citizenship.

Books by Jon Alexander