Strategic Nonviolent Conflict: The Dynamics of People Power in the Twentieth Century - Brossura

Ackerman, Peter

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0275939162 ISBN 13: 9780275939168

Casa editrice: Praeger, 1993

Riassunto

If the world has indeed entered a new era, and if global communications make every conflict more visible and the use of military force seem more reprehensible to mankind at large, then the possibilities for successful nonviolent conflict would seem to hav

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L'autore

PETER ACKERMAN is Managing Director of Rockport Financial, Ltd. and Rockport Partners, Inc. in London.CHRISTOPHER KRUEGLER is President of The Albert Einstein Institution, Inc. in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Product Description

Nonviolent action, well planned and implemented, is shown in this lucid, timely, and compelling work to effect dramatic outcomes against opponents utilizing violence. Ackerman and Kruegler recognize that not all nonviolent efforts meet with success and they are careful to stress that a nonviolent approach involves great risks as well as opportunities. It is the effectiveness of the strategies employed which will determine whether those using nonviolent means can prevail against opponents who rely on violence in pursuit of objectives. Twelve principles of strategic nonviolence are established in this book--they serve as a conceptual foundation and enhance the prospects of success in nonviolent campaigns of resistance. The authors also develop six twentieth century examples of nonviolent action from the early Russian Revolution of 1904-1906 through the Solidarity movement in 1980-1981. Each campaign narrative constitutes a fascinating reading experience and illustrates common themes, strategies, and important aspects of behavior on the part of major participants in nonviolent encounters. This is a singularly important book. It offers more than a mere plea for nonviolence. Ackerman and Kruegler provide hard lessons based on important, and often painful, historical efforts: principles to govern the choice and implementation of strategies when nonviolence is the determined response; and insightful analysis to guide assessment and policy. Finally, the authors consider the evolving international situation and relate current themes and policies to the potential inherent in astute and deliberate programs of nonviolence. A work which will focus analysis, impact decision-making, stimulate policyconsideration, and invigorate research, this volume will well serve professionals and students in international relations and numerous related fields.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Praeger
• Data di pubblicazione: 1993
• ISBN 10: 0275939162
• ISBN 13: 9780275939168
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 392