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Toward a Nonkilling Paradigm Toward a Nonkilling Paradigm Olivier Urbain The open challenge to the widespread acceptance of lethality and lethal intent trespasses the limits of an ideology for social change entailing a new scientific model based on the refutation of killi… OL14982322W
Violence, nonviolence, and the Palestinian national movement Violence, nonviolence, and the Palestinian national movement Wendy Pearlman "Why do some national movements use violent protest and others nonviolent protest? Wendy Pearlman shows that much of the answer lies inside movements themselves. Nonviolent protest requires coordinat… OL15902317W
The Anti-Coup The Anti-Coup Gene Sharp **A coups d'état is a rapid seizure of physical and political control of the state apparatus by illegal action of a conspiratorial group backed by the threat or use of violence.** The members of the… OL1622599W
The better angels of our nature The better angels of our nature Steven Pinker From Goodreads: Selected by *The New York Times Book Review* as a Notable Book of the Year The author of *The New York Times* bestseller *The Stuff* of Thought offers a controversial history of viole… OL16239379W
Pacyfizm w Polsce Pacyfizm w Polsce Wojciech Modzelewski Contents: The conscientious objections in Poland. The activity associated with the rejection of conscription and military institutions, and principled military objectors in Poland. "Objector Associ… OL1712766W
A History of Force A History of Force James L. Payne Reviews over two dozen coercion-based practices, including human sacrifice, genocide, war, terrorism, revolution, political murder, riots, homicide, imprisonment, capital punishment, torture, religio… OL1815248W
Encyclopedia of violence, peace & conflict Encyclopedia of violence, peace & conflict Jennifer E. Turpin,Lester R. Kurtz "This outstanding three-volume set seeks to answer basic questions about modern warfare, conflict, violence, and peace, but also covers current topics such as police brutality, aggression in sports, … OL18272885W
A force more powerful A force more powerful Jack DuVall,Peter Ackerman "A Force More Powerful depicts how nonviolent sanctions - such as strikes, boycotts, and civil disobedience - can separate brutal regimes from their means of control. It reveals the inside stories of… OL18516289W
Gandhi Gandhi Juhi Saklani A biography of Mahatma Gandhi, the Indian political and spiritual leader who led his country to freedom from British rule through his policy of nonviolent resistance. OL19982798W
Nonviolent action Nonviolent action Ronald J. Sider A noted theologian and bestselling author shows how nonviolent action has been practiced in history and in current social-political situations to promote peace and oppose injustice. OL19994850W
Blueprint for revolution Blueprint for revolution Srdja Popovic "In Blueprint for Revolution, Srdja Popovic outlines his philosophy for implementing peaceful world change and provides a model for activists everywhere through stories of his own experience toppling… OL19999140W
Nonviolent Communication Nonviolent Communication Marshall B. Rosenberg An enlighting look at how peaceful communication can create compassionate connections with family, friends, and other acquaintances, this book uses stories, examples, and sample dialogues to provide … OL2018966W
The nonviolent life The nonviolent life John Dear "How can we become people of nonviolence and help the world become more nonviolent? What does it mean to be a person of active nonviolence? How can we help build a global grassroots movement of nonvi… OL20957898W
The Nonviolent Revolution The Nonviolent Revolution Nathaniel Altman 298 pages : 23 cm OL25062221W
The art of waging peace The art of waging peace Paul K. Chappell Over two thousand years ago, Sun Tzu wrote The Art of War. In today's struggle to stop war, terrorism, and other global problems, West Point graduate Paul K. Chappell offers new and practical solutio… OL26194812W
Creating a Sustainable Vision of Nonviolence in Schools and Society Creating a Sustainable Vision of Nonviolence in Schools and Society Nancy D. Erbe,Swaranjit Singh 1 online resource : OL27390459W
Ahiṃsānī amaravela Ahiṃsānī amaravela Vijaya Purṇacandrasūrīśvara Collection of inspirational articles on non violence events in India. OL28947502W
Mohandas Gandhi Mohandas Gandhi Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi Mohandas Gandhi (1869-1948), acknowledged as one of the great souls of the twentieth century and leader of the Indian independence movement, defined the modern practice of nonviolence. These writings… OL298447W
A quest for community and dynamic non-violence A quest for community and dynamic non-violence K. K. Chandy Life and activities of a clergyman, Christian leader from Kerala, Gandhian, and founder of the Christavashram at Manganam. OL4600523W
Ikke-vold som nationalforsvar Ikke-vold som nationalforsvar Anders Boserup,Andrew Mack Ist Verteidigung ohne Waffen möglich? Oder muß jeder Staat den immer belastender werdenden Rüstungswettlauf auf Gedeih und Verderb mitmachen? Als erstes Land der westlichen Welt hat das NATO-Mitglied… OL5001708W
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