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Book Synopsis The Abcs of Nonviolence by : Dean G. Van Wie
Download or read book The Abcs of Nonviolence written by Dean G. Van Wie and published by BalboaPress. This book was released on 2013-08-02 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ABCs of Nonviolence contains twenty-six steps that we can all take to bring more nonviolence into our world!
Book Synopsis The Force of Nonviolence by : Judith Butler
Download or read book The Force of Nonviolence written by Judith Butler and published by Verso Books. This book was released on 2020-02-04 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Judith Butler’s new book shows how an ethic of nonviolence must be connected to a broader political struggle for social equality. Further, it argues that nonviolence is often misunderstood as a passive practice that emanates from a calm region of the soul, or as an individualist ethical relation to existing forms of power. But, in fact, nonviolence is an ethical position found in the midst of the political field. An aggressive form of nonviolence accepts that hostility is part of our psychic constitution, but values ambivalence as a way of checking the conversion of aggression into violence. One contemporary challenge to a politics of nonviolence points out that there is a difference of opinion on what counts as violence and nonviolence. The distinction between them can be mobilised in the service of ratifying the state’s monopoly on violence. Considering nonviolence as an ethical problem within a political philosophy requires a critique of individualism as well as an understanding of the psychosocial dimensions of violence. Butler draws upon Foucault, Fanon, Freud, and Benjamin to consider how the interdiction against violence fails to include lives regarded as ungrievable. By considering how ‘racial phantasms’ inform justifications of state and administrative violence, Butler tracks how violence is often attributed to those who are most severely exposed to its lethal effects. The struggle for nonviolence is found in movements for social transformation that reframe the grievability of lives in light of social equality and whose ethical claims follow from an insight into the interdependency of life as the basis of social and political equality.
Book Synopsis Strategic Nonviolent Power by : Mark A. Mattaini
Download or read book Strategic Nonviolent Power written by Mark A. Mattaini and published by Athabasca University Press. This book was released on 2013-10-01 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: History indicates that there are powerful routes to liberation from oppression that do not involve violence. Mohandas Gandhi called for a science of nonviolent action, one based on satyagraha, or the “insistence on truth.” As Gandhi understood, nonviolent resistance is not passive, nor is it weak; rather, such action is an exercise of power. Despite the success of Gandhi’s “Quit India” movement, the resources dedicated to the application of rigorous science to nonviolent struggle have been vanishingly small. By contrast, almost unimaginable levels of financial and human resources have been devoted to the science and technologies of killing, war, and collective violence. Mark Mattaini reviews the history and theory of nonviolent struggles against oppression and discusses recent research that indicates the substantial need for and advantage of nonviolent alternatives. He then offers a detailed exploration of principles of behavioral systems science that appear to underlie effective strategic civil resistance and “people power.” Strategic Nonviolent Power proposes that the route to what Gandhi described as the “undreamt of and seemingly impossible discoveries” of nonviolent resistance is the application of rigorous science. Although not a simple science, Mattaini’s application of ecological science grounded in the science of behaviour brings exceptional power to the struggle for justice and liberation. At a time when civil resistance is actively reshaping global political realities, the science of nonviolent struggle deserves the attention of the scientific, activist, strategic, military, spiritual, and diplomatic communities, as well as the informed public.
Book Synopsis The ABC of the OPT by : Orna Ben-Naftali
Download or read book The ABC of the OPT written by Orna Ben-Naftali and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2018-05-10 with total page 583 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Israel's half-a-century long rule over the West Bank and Gaza Strip, and some of its surrounding legal issues, have been the subject of extensive academic literature. Yet, to date, there has been no comprehensive, theoretically-informed, and empirically-based academic study of the role of various legal mechanisms, norms, and concepts in shaping, legitimizing, and responding to the Israeli control regime. This book seeks to fill this gap, while shedding new light on the subject. Through the format of an A-Z legal lexicon, it critically reflects on, challenges, and redefines the language, knowledge, and practices surrounding the Israeli control regime. Taken together, the entries illuminate the relation between global and local forces - legal, political, and cultural - in Israel and Palestine. The study of the terms involved provides insights that are relevant to other situations elsewhere in the world, particularly with regard to belligerent occupation, the law's role in relation to state violence, and justice.
Book Synopsis A Theory of Nonviolent Action by : Stellan Vinthagen
Download or read book A Theory of Nonviolent Action written by Stellan Vinthagen and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2015-11-15 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this ground-breaking and much-needed book, Stellan Vinthagen provides the first major systematic attempt to develop a theory of nonviolent action since Gene Sharp's seminal The Politics of Nonviolent Action in 1973. Employing a rich collection of historical and contemporary social movements from various parts of the world as examples - from the civil rights movement in America to anti-Apartheid protestors in South Africa to Gandhi and his followers in India - and addressing core theoretical issues concerning nonviolent action in an innovative, penetrating way, Vinthagen argues for a repertoire of nonviolence that combines resistance and construction. Contrary to earlier research, this repertoire - consisting of dialogue facilitation, normative regulation, power breaking and utopian enactment - is shown to be both multidimensional and contradictory, creating difficult contradictions within nonviolence, while simultaneously providing its creative and transformative force. An important contribution in the field, A Theory of Nonviolent Action is essential for anyone involved with nonviolent action who wants to think about what they are doing.
Book Synopsis American Nonviolence by : Ira Chernus
Download or read book American Nonviolence written by Ira Chernus and published by Orbis Books. This book was released on 2004-01-01 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most Americans can recite the names of famous generals and historic battles. Some can also name champions of nonviolence like Martin Luther King Jr., or recall the struggles for peace and justice that run like a thread through U.S. history. But little attention is paid to the intellectual tradition of nonviolence. Ira Chernus surveys the evolution of this powerful idea from the Colonial Era up to today, focusing on representative movements (Anabaptists, Quakers, Anarchists, Progressives) and key individuals (Thoreau, Reinhold Niebuhr, Dorothy Day, A.J. Muste, King, Barbara Deming), including non-Americans like Mohandas Gandhi and Thich Nhat Hanh, who have helped form the idea of nonviolence in the United States. American Nonviolence offers an essential guide for both students and activists. -- Provided by publisher
Download or read book Teach Boldly! written by Dennis Earl Fehr and published by Peter Lang. This book was released on 2010 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In today's public schools, teachers are often discouraged by the restrictions placed on them by the education system: federal mandates such as No Child Left Behind, excessive emphasis on standardized testing, pre-packaged curricula, inadequate funding, overcrowded classrooms, cultural incongruence, and social injustices. Teachers feel thwarted from meeting the unique needs of each student, and students continue to fall between the cracks in the system. This book encourages educators to teach boldly, using wisdom and courage to do what they know is best for their students despite the obstacles. A collection of letters from leading educators and scholars to practicing and future teachers, Teach Boldly! offers advice, encouragement, and inspiration in the form of bold, innovative ideas to ignite teachers' passion for their work in the midst of a range of discouraging situations. The book can be used as a resource for practicing teachers or as a textbook in teacher education programs. It is relevant to courses in foundations of education, curriculum studies, issues in education, education policy, critical pedagogy, ethics in education, school reform, and educational leadership.
Book Synopsis The ABCs of Black History by : Rio Cortez
Download or read book The ABCs of Black History written by Rio Cortez and published by Workman Publishing Company. This book was released on 2020-12-08 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER B is for Beautiful, Brave, and Bright! And for a Book that takes a Bold journey through the alphabet of Black history and culture. Letter by letter, The ABCs of Black History celebrates a story that spans continents and centuries, triumph and heartbreak, creativity and joy. It’s a story of big ideas––P is for Power, S is for Science and Soul. Of significant moments––G is for Great Migration. Of iconic figures––H is for Zora Neale Hurston, X is for Malcom X. It’s an ABC book like no other, and a story of hope and love. In addition to rhyming text, the book includes back matter with information on the events, places, and people mentioned in the poem, from Mae Jemison to W. E. B. Du Bois, Fannie Lou Hamer to Sam Cooke, and the Little Rock Nine to DJ Kool Herc.
Book Synopsis Towards a Non-violent Society by : Prof. B.R. Dugar
Download or read book Towards a Non-violent Society written by Prof. B.R. Dugar and published by K.K. Publications. This book was released on 2021-07-09 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 1. Training in Non-Violence Acharya Tulsi ...........................................................11 2. Non-Violence and its Many Facets Acharya Mahaprajna.................................................21 3. Ecology and Non-Violence Acharya Mahashraman .............................................31 4. Role of Women in the Training for Non-Violence Sadhavi Pramukha Kanak Prabha...............................35 5. Toward a Non-Violent 21St Century Glenn D. Paige.........................................................41 6. The Spirituality of Non-Violence Donal Harrington......................................................50 7. Peace and Conflict-Resolution: Indian Experience of Non-Violence Professor Ramjee Singh ............................................61 8. Human Rights as the Basic Principle for Non-Violence Training Luis Perez Aguirre ....................................................79 9. Peace With Justice and Dignity Guillermo Michel......................................................88 10. Ahimsa And Human Development: A Different Paradigm for Conflict Resolution Ursula Oswald Spring .............................................102 11. Nonviolence as a Science of Conflict Resolution Antonino Drago ......................................................123 12. Globalization Process and Conflicts in the World Order B.M. Jain ..............................................................135 13. Towards an Era of Culture of Peace N. Radhakrishnan ..................................................147 14. Sustainable Development for Peaceful Living B.R. Dugar ............................................................159 15. Teaching Peace and Harmony Through English Dr Sanjay Goyal......................................................168 16. Gandhian Technique of Conflict Resolution: An International Perspective Dashrath Singh ......................................................176 17. Non-Violence in the Information Age Katsuya Kodama ....................................................198 18. The Way of Nonviolence R. B. Deats............................................................204 19. Vision for Human Development and Self-Transformation N.B. Mirza.............................................................213 20. Education as Impetus in Shaping Attitudes Relating to Peace and the Environment Kamala Sharma .....................................................225
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Book Synopsis The ABC of Harmony: for World Peace, Harmonious Civilization and Tetranet Thinking: Global Textbook by : Dr. Leo Semashko and 75 GHA co-authors from 26 countries
Download or read book The ABC of Harmony: for World Peace, Harmonious Civilization and Tetranet Thinking: Global Textbook written by Dr. Leo Semashko and 75 GHA co-authors from 26 countries and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2013-06-07 with total page 333 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ABC of Harmony is the dawn of a shining, harmonious vision of peace and prosperity for all the nations of the planet earth! Together with it, enlightened citizens will emerge capable of building a harmonious civilization of peace and prosperity on the planet earth. - Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam (poet, President of India, 2002-2007)
Book Synopsis Violence and Nonviolence by : Gregg Barak
Download or read book Violence and Nonviolence written by Gregg Barak and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2003-02-24 with total page 361 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Gregg Barak′s Violence and Nonviolence is a thoughtful, comprehensive examination of violence in the United States. Structurally and conceptually this book works. Barak addresses violence in an interdisciplinary way, addressing history, psychology, biology, cultural studies, and sociology. Moreover, Barak does an excellent job of discussing the intersection of race, class, and gender and those relationships with violence." -- Heather Melton, University of Utah "Clearly, the strength of this book is its comprehensive and reciprocal approach. I found this to be an enjoyable and provocative book... that treats the topic holistically and offers a vision for overcoming current patterns of violence. I am convinced that this is an important work that will ultimately be well-received by undergraduates, graduate students, violence specialists, and general readers." -- Mathew T. Lee, University of Akron "I think that the strengths of this book are twofold: Barak′s approach disaggregates violence into interpersonal, institutional, and structural violence which is very important yet rarely done; the latter part of the book explores the pathways to nonviolence, an underrepresented area in the study of violence." --Charis Kubrin/Sociology, George Washington University "I have devoted close to 20 years studying and teaching about violence and I must say that this is a comprehensive book....I strongly believe that Barak has done an outstanding review of the extant literature and touches upon key issues of central concern to those of us who are social scientific experts on violence." --Walter Dekeseredy, Ohio University Violence and Nonviolence: Pathways to Understanding is the first book to provide an integrative, systematic approach to the study of violence and nonviolence in one volume. Eminent scholar and award-winning author Gregg Barak examines virtually all forms of violence—from verbal abuse to genocide—and treats all of these expressions of violence as interpersonal, institutional, and structural occurrences. In the context of recovery and nonviolence, Barak addresses peace and conflict studies, legal rights, social justice, and various nonviolent movements. Employing an interdisciplinary framework, Barak emphasizes the importance of culture, media, sexuality, gender, and social structure in developing a comprehensive theory of these two separate, but inseparable phenomena. This innovative and accessible volume includes Figures, tables, and illustrations that reinforce important concepts and relationships Introduces a new, original theory of reciprocal violence and nonviolence Numerous case studies on violence and recovery throughout the book Chapter summaries and review questions to aid student comprehension Models of nonviolence such as "mutuality," "altruistic humanism," "positive peacemaking," and "resiliency" Designed to be a core text for graduate and undergraduate courses on violence in criminology, sociology, criminal justice, and social work departments, Violence and Nonviolence is also an outstanding supplementary text for violence against women and criminal behavior courses. This book will transform the way students and readers think about violence, nonviolence, and the reciprocal relationship between the two.
Download or read book The ABC of Enlightenment written by Osho and published by Osho Media International. This book was released on 2011-03-14 with total page 524 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The inner world needs its own vocabulary, and Osho is a master of creating a language to describe experiences of the inner world that is simple, unpretentious and clear. 'The ABC of Enlightenment' is not just a dictionary but a book on life itself. It contains concise quotes by Osho on a large variety of topics. For those who are unfamiliar with him, this is an easy introduction to his way of life and also an entertaining reference book. From 'Absolute' to 'Zen' Osho is never at lack of profoundness and both traditional and contemporary issues are redefined and reinterpreted for a contemporary understanding.
Book Synopsis Revolutionary Nonviolence by : Professor Richard Jackson
Download or read book Revolutionary Nonviolence written by Professor Richard Jackson and published by Zed Books Ltd.. This book was released on 2020-03-15 with total page 293 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Revolutionary Nonviolence: Concepts, Cases and Controversies provides an advanced introduction to the central philosophy, ideas, themes, controversies and challenges of applying revolutionary nonviolence in political struggles today, with a particular emphasis on reframing nonviolence through a postcolonial lens. Bringing together an eminent group of researchers and activist-scholars, this collection focuses on a number of important questions: Is a commitment to radical nonviolence a necessity for generating revolutionary change in society? Should revolutionary movements abandon their reliance on political violence as a tool of change? What are some of the practical and theoretical challenges of adopting revolutionary nonviolence today? What can we learn from groups, actors and cases of people who have used revolutionary nonviolence to struggle against injustice? With a mix of theoretical and case study based chapters, the volume explores these and other important questions about how to generate necessary and lasting revolutionary change today.
Book Synopsis The Nonviolent Right To Vote Movement Almanac by : Helen L. Bevel
Download or read book The Nonviolent Right To Vote Movement Almanac written by Helen L. Bevel and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2012-06-22 with total page 670 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book contains the rich history of a people struggling to attain freedom, justice and equality, which is most defined by the Selma, AL Right To Vote Movement. From the shores of Africa to the Americas this book explores the people, through pictures, articles, quotes, poems, timelines and more. Providing the history of nonviolence as applied to the Selma Movement from the unique perspective of the strategist and nonviolent scientist James L. Bevel.
Book Synopsis From Dissent to Democracy by : Jonathan C. Pinckney
Download or read book From Dissent to Democracy written by Jonathan C. Pinckney and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2020-06-10 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Peaceful protest is a strong driver for democratization across the globe. Yet, it doesn't always lead to democratic transition, as seen in the Arab Spring revolutions in Egypt or Yemen. Why do some nonviolent transitions end in democracy while others do not? In From Dissent to Democracy, Jonathan Pinckney systematically examines transitions initiated by nonviolent resistance campaigns and argues that two key factors explain whether or not democracy will follow such efforts. First, a movement must sustain high levels of social mobilization. Second, it must direct that mobilization away from revolutionary "maximalist" goals and tactics and towards support for new institutions. Pinckney tests his theory by presenting a global statistical analysis of all political transitions from 1945-2011 and three case studies from Nepal, Zambia, and Brazil. Original and empirically rigorous, this book provides new insights into the intersection of democratization and nonviolent resistance and gives actionable recommendations for how to encourage democratic transitions.
Download or read book This Was Bapu written by R. K. Prabhu and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2021-01-01 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Was Bapu - Compiled by R. K. Prabhu: "This Was Bapu" is a compilation of writings and speeches by Mahatma Gandhi, lovingly put together by R. K. Prabhu. The book provides a glimpse into the life and philosophy of one of India's greatest leaders, Mahatma Gandhi, affectionately referred to as "Bapu." Through his own words, readers can gain insights into Gandhi's principles of nonviolence, truth, and civil disobedience. "This Was Bapu" serves as a tribute to Gandhi's profound impact on India's struggle for independence and his enduring legacy as a symbol of peace and social change. Key Aspects of the Book "This Was Bapu - Compiled by R. K. Prabhu": Insights from Mahatma Gandhi: The book offers firsthand insights into Mahatma Gandhi's philosophy and principles, as expressed through his speeches and writings. Nonviolent Resistance: "This Was Bapu" highlights Gandhi's advocacy for nonviolent resistance as a powerful tool for social and political change. Legacy of Peace and Social Change: The compilation pays tribute to Gandhi's enduring legacy as a symbol of peace and his role in India's independence movement. Mahatma Gandhi, affectionately known as "Bapu," was a preeminent leader in India's struggle for independence from British colonial rule. A proponent of nonviolent resistance, Gandhi's principles of truth, nonviolence, and civil disobedience continue to inspire social and political movements worldwide. "This Was Bapu - Compiled by R. K. Prabhu" serves as a testament to Gandhi's profound impact on India and the world.
Book Synopsis Selections From Gandhi by N. K. Bose by : N. K. Bose
Download or read book Selections From Gandhi by N. K. Bose written by N. K. Bose and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2021-01-19 with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Selections From Gandhi by N. K. Bose by N. K. Bose: Selections From Gandhi by N. K. Bose is a carefully curated compilation of writings and speeches by Mahatma Gandhi, compiled and edited by N. K. Bose. This collection presents a selection of Gandhi's most influential and thought-provoking writings, showcasing his principles of nonviolence, social justice, and spiritual harmony. Through his words, Gandhi imparts wisdom and guidance on various aspects of life, including politics, morality, and the pursuit of truth. This anthology serves as a gateway to understanding the profound philosophy and transformative ideas of one of the world's most revered leaders. Key Points: Insights from Mahatma Gandhi: The book features a curated selection of Gandhi's writings, allowing readers to gain valuable insights into his philosophy, principles, and vision for a just and harmonious society. Emphasis on Nonviolence and Social Justice: Gandhi's commitment to nonviolent resistance and his advocacy for social justice are prominent themes in the selections, offering inspiration and guidance for individuals seeking peaceful and inclusive solutions. A Glimpse into Gandhi's Mind: Selections From Gandhi provides readers with a window into the mind of Mahatma Gandhi, enabling them to explore his thoughts on spirituality, morality, and the pursuit of truth, and drawing from his experiences as a leader and advocate for change.
