A Force More Powerful: A Century of Non-violent Conflict - Rilegato

Ackerman, Peter; DuVall, Jack

Rilegato

ISBN 10: 0312228643 ISBN 13: 9780312228644

Casa editrice: St Martin's Press, 2000

Riassunto

Surveying a century of non-violence, this unique book chronicles the successful efforts of Ghandi, Nelson Mandela, Martin Luther King, and millions of others to confront tyranny and oppression peacefully. 17,500 first printing.

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Recensione:

'This thoroughly researched and highly readable book underlines the contrast between stable democratic societies created by non-violent movements and tyrannical regimes born of violent revolution. Recommended for public and academic libraries.' - Duncan Stewart, Library Journal

'...an important documentation of non-violence as an attested historical force.' - F. Abiola Irele, Times Higher Educational Supplement

'There is undeniable power in images of unarmed citizens marching bravely toward policemen and soldiers, knowing they could be arrested, beaten and even killed.' - New York Times

'an important, carefully made, and fascinating documentary.' - Christian Science Monitor

'A skilful blend of sweeping narrative and tightly focused case studies...splendid' - Philadelphia Inquirer

'Ackerman and DuVall deliver a compelling argument for the efficacy of nonviolent resistance to tyranny. I recommend their book to anyone who believes that power only flows from the barrel of a gun.' - John McCain, US Senator

'informative and absorbing' - Elie Wiesel, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate

'There is much to applaud here. The book is suffused with enthusiasm and contains a mass of infomation. Surely there is something here for everyone.' - Martyn Housden, History journal

L'autore:

PETER ACKERMAN, writer and television producer, and scholar of International Relations.

JACK DUVALL, writer and television producer, and former political speechwriter and intelligence officer.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: St Martin's Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0312228643
• ISBN 13: 9780312228644
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 560