Description
Book SynopsisFar more comprehensive than any existing text on this topic The combinations of theory and case studies offer an easy path to understanding key issues Several chapters address genuinely new issues while others shed new light on older concerns Treats an important and rapidly growing area of study.
Trade Review"From undermining racist lunch counter segregation in Nashville to supporting the worldwide food sovereignty movements, this book demonstrates that nonviolent action continues to play a vital role in creating social justice and real change."
Morning Star
This thorough and well-written book ably combines theory with a wide range of case studies to provide an excellent introduction to the growing field of nonviolence.
Brian Martin, University of Wollagong, New South Wales
"Rarely does one find an edited volume so comprehensive and expert in its treatment of such a timely subject. Hallward and Norman have assembled an impressive cohort of contributors who have written an excellent set of chapters. The end result is essential reading for any student or scholar seriously interested in civil resistance and nonviolence."
Erica Chenoweth, University of Denver
"It is a comprehensive book that will be immediately effective as a core text in courses on nonviolence. It finds the balance between readable and challenging, thought-provoking and accessible."
Peace Research: The Canadian Journal of Peace and Conflict Studies
Table of ContentsList of Contributors
Boxes and Figures
Acknowledgements
Part 1: Foundations
1 Introduction
Maia Carter Hallward and Julie M. Norman
2 Understanding Nonviolence
Maia Carter Hallward and Julie M. Norman
Part 2: Contours
3 Spiritual and Religious Approaches to Nonviolence
Mohammed Abu-Nimer
4 Tactical and Strategic Approaches to Nonviolence
Howard Clark
5 Questions of Strategy
Stephen Zunes
6 New Media and Advocacy
Srdja Popovic and Marcella Alvarez
Part 3: Contexts
7 Civil Rights and Domestic Policy
Patrick Coy and Amanda Clark
8 Revolutions and Democratic Transitions
Maciej Bartkowski
9 Rural Movements and Economic Policy
Kurt Schock
10 Transnational Movements and Global Civil Society
Peter (Jay) Smith
11 Future Directions
Maia Carter Hallward and Julie M. Norman
Notes
References
Index
