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Book SynopsisFrom the 494 B.C. plebeians'' march out of Rome to gain improved status, to Gandhi''s nonviolent campaigns in India, to the liberation of Poland and the Baltic nations, and the revolutions in North Africa, nonviolent struggles have played pivotal roles in world events for centuries. Sharp''s Dictionary of Power and Struggle is a groundbreaking reference work on this topic by the godfather of nonviolent resistance. In nearly 1,000 entries, the Dictionary defines those ideologies, political systems, strategies, methods, and concepts that form the core of nonviolent action as it has occurred throughout history and across the globe, providing much-needed clarification of language that is often mired in confusion. Entries discuss everything from militarization to censorship, guerrilla theater, pacifism, secret agents, and protest songs. In addition, the dictionary features a foreword by Sir Adam Roberts, President of the British Academy; an introduction by Gene Sharp; an essay on power and realism; case studies of conflicts in Serbia and Tunisia; and a guide for further reading. Sharp''s Dictionary of Power and Struggle is an invaluable resource for activists, educators and anyone else curious about nonviolent alternatives to both passivity and violent conflict. Gene Sharp is perhaps the most influential proponent of nonviolent action alive.--The ProgressiveSharp has had broad influence on international events over the past two decades, helping to advance a global democratic awakening.--The Wall Street Journal[Sharp''s] work has served as the template for taking on authoritarian regimes from Burma to Belgrade.--The Christian Science Monitor
Trade ReviewSharp's Dictionary of Power and Struggle is the definitive work on the subject. * Times Literary Supplement *
Table of ContentsForeword by Sir Adam Roberts ; Author's Preface ; Introduction ; An Essay on Power and Realism ; Case Study: Serbia, by Joshua Paulson ; Case Study: Tunisia, by Jamila Raqib ; The Dictionary of Power and Struggle ; Appendix One: List of entries ; Appendix Two: 198 Methods of Nonviolent Action ; Appendix Three : For further reading on nonviolent action ; Acknowledgements ; The Albert Einstein Institute Mission Statement ; About the author
