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Description: Sharp's Dictionary of Power and Struggle by Gene Sharp, Sir Adam Roberts Sharps Dictionary of Power and Struggle is a groundbreaking book by the "godfather of nonviolent resistance." In nearly 1,000 entries, the Dictionary defines those ideologies, political systems, strategies, methods, and concepts that form the core of nonviolent action as it has occurred throughout history and across the globe. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description From the 494 B.C. plebeians march out of Rome to gain improved status, to Gandhis nonviolent campaigns in India, to the liberation of Poland and the Baltic nations, and the revolutions in North Africa, nonviolent struggles have played pivotal roles in world events for centuries. Sharps Dictionary of Power and Struggle is a groundbreaking reference work on this topic by the "godfather of nonviolent resistance." In nearly 1,000 entries, theDictionary defines those ideologies, political systems, strategies, methods, and concepts that form the core of nonviolent action as it has occurred throughout history and across the globe, providing much-needed clarificationof language that is often mired in confusion. Entries discuss everything from militarization to censorship, guerrilla theater, pacifism, secret agents, and protest songs. In addition, the dictionary features a foreword by Sir Adam Roberts, President of the British Academy; an introduction by Gene Sharp; an essay on power and realism; case studies of conflicts in Serbia and Tunisia; and a guide for further reading. Sharps Dictionary of Power and Struggle is an invaluable resource foractivists, educators and anyone else curious about nonviolent alternatives to both passivity and violent conflict. "Gene Sharp is perhaps the most influential proponent of nonviolent actionalive."--The Progressive"Sharp has had broad influence on international events over the past two decades, helping to advance a global democratic awakening."--The Wall Street Journal"[Sharps] work has served as the template for taking on authoritarian regimes from Burma to Belgrade."--The Christian Science Monitor Author Biography Gene Sharp is the founder of the Albert Einstein Institution and Professor Emeritus of Political Science at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. He is the author of more than a dozen books that have been translated into over 60 languages. His works include Gandhi as a Political Strategist, Waging Nonviolent Struggle: 20th Century Practice and 21st Century Potential and Nonviolent Action: A Research Guide. Sharps writings have had a direct effect onnonviolent resistance tactics around the globe, from Iran to Venezuela to Russia. Table of Contents Foreword by Sir Adam RobertsAuthors PrefaceIntroductionAn Essay on Power and RealismCase Study: Serbia, by Joshua PaulsonCase Study: Tunisia, by Jamila RaqibThe Dictionary of Power and StruggleAppendix One: List of entriesAppendix Two: 198 Methods of Nonviolent ActionAppendix Three : For further reading on nonviolent actionAcknowledgementsThe Albert Einstein Institute Mission StatementAbout the author Review Mr. Sharp has had broad influence on international events over the past two decades, helping to advance a global democratic awakening. -- Wall Street JournalGene Sharp is perhaps the most influential proponent of nonviolent action alive. His work has served as a how-to manual for activists in a swath of countries across Eastern Europe and Asia. -- The ProgressiveLong considered the foremost authority in his field, Sharp has inspired generations of progressive peace, labor, feminist, environmental, and social justice activists in the United States and around the world. -- Stephen Zunes, Huffington PostGene Sharp, a retired Harvard researcher, is considered the godfather of nonviolent resistance. Since the early 1970s, his work has served as the template for taking on authoritarian regimes from Burma to Belgrade. -- The Christian Science Monitor"This unique and highly specialized dictionary by Sharp covers almost any term or concept that is related to civil resistance, particularly nonviolent resistance...This volume succeeds in establishing definitions for the changing language of civil resistance and will contribute to the creation of a comprehensive vocabulary for discussions of this topic."--CHOICE Long Description From the 494 B.C. plebeians march out of Rome to gain improved status, to Gandhis nonviolent campaigns in India, to the liberation of Poland and the Baltic nations, and the revolutions in North Africa, nonviolent struggles have played pivotal roles in world events for centuries. Sharps Dictionary of Power and Struggle is a groundbreaking reference work on this topic by the "godfather of nonviolent resistance." In nearly 1,000 entries, theDictionary defines those ideologies, political systems, strategies, methods, and concepts that form the core of nonviolent action as it has occurred throughout history and across the globe, providing much-needed clarification of language that is often mired in confusion. Entries discuss everything from militarization tocensorship, guerrilla theater, pacifism, secret agents, and protest songs. In addition, the dictionary features a foreword by Sir Adam Roberts, President of the British Academy; an introduction by Gene Sharp; an essay on power and realism; case studies of conflicts in Serbia and Tunisia; and a guide for further reading. Sharps Dictionary of Power and Struggle is an invaluable resource for activists, educators and anyone else curious about nonviolent alternatives to both passivity andviolent conflict. "Gene Sharp is perhaps the most influential proponent of nonviolent action alive."--The Progressive"Sharp has had broad influence on international events over the past two decades, helping to advance a global democratic awakening."--The Wall StreetJournal"[Sharps] work has served as the template for taking on authoritarian regimes from Burma to Belgrade."--The Christian Science Monitor Review Text Mr. Sharp has had broad influence on international events over the past two decades, helping to advance a global democratic awakening. -- Wall Street JournalGene Sharp is perhaps the most influential proponent of nonviolent action alive. His work has served as a how-to manual for activists in a swath of countries across Eastern Europe and Asia. -- The ProgressiveLong considered the foremost authority in his field, Sharp has inspired generations of progressive peace, labor, feminist, environmental, and social justice activists in the United States and around the world. -- Stephen Zunes, Huffington PostGene Sharp, a retired Harvard researcher, is considered the godfather of nonviolent resistance. Since the early 1970s, his work has served as the template for taking on authoritarian regimes from Burma to Belgrade. -- The Christian Science Monitor"This unique and highly specialized dictionary by Sharp covers almost any term or concept that is related to civil resistance, particularly nonviolent resistance...This volume succeeds in establishing definitions for the changing language of civil resistance and will contribute to the creation of a comprehensive vocabulary for discussions of this topic."--CHOICE Review Quote "[Sharps] work has served as the template for taking on authoritarian regimes from Burma to Belgrade." --The Christian Science Monitor Feature Selling point: The only dictionary on the language of nonviolent action, providing clarity to terms that are often mired in confusionSelling point: An invaluable resource for all aspects of power and struggle, with clear, concise definitions as well as essays and appendicesSelling point: Gene Sharp is the worlds foremost scholar of nonviolent resistance; his writings have had a profound effect on civilian struggle throughout the globeSelling point: With a foreword by Sir Adam Roberts, President of the British Academy Details ISBN0199829888 Author Sir Adam Roberts Short Title SHARPS DICT OF POWER & STRUGGL Language English ISBN-10 0199829888 ISBN-13 9780199829880 Media Book Format Paperback Pages 368 Year 2011 Publication Date 2011-11-17 Subtitle Language of Civil Resistance in Conflicts Illustrations black & white illustrations Affiliation Albert Einstein Institute Position Founder Imprint Oxford University Press Inc Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States UK Release Date 2011-11-17 AU Release Date 2011-11-17 NZ Release Date 2011-11-17 US Release Date 2011-11-17 Publisher Oxford University Press Inc Alternative 9780199829897 DEWEY 303.6103 Audience Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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