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A Force More Powerful: A Century of Nonviolent Conflict

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This nationally-acclaimed book shows how popular movements used nonviolent action to overthrow dictators, obstruct military invaders and secure human rights in country after country, over the past century. Peter Ackerman and Jack DuVall depict how nonviolent sanctions--such as protests, strikes and boycotts--separate brutal regimes from their means of control. They tell inside stories--how Danes outmaneuvered the Nazis, Solidarity defeated Polish communism, and mass action removed a Chilean dictator--and also how nonviolent power is changing the world today, from Burma to Serbia.

Synopsis:

Includes bibliographical references (p. [507]-533) and index.
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About the Author

Peter Ackerman holds a Ph.D. in International Relations from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University.

Jack Duvall is a writer and television producer and former political speechwriter for Democratic presidential candidates. He lives in Alexandria, Virginia.

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Table of Contents

Part I: Movement to Power * Russia, 1905: The People Strike * India: Movement for Self-Rule * Poland: Power from Solidarity * Part II: Resistance to Terror * The Ruhrkampf, 1923: Resisting Invaders * Denmark, the Netherlands, the Rosenstrasse: Resisting the Nazis * El Salvador, 1944: Removing the General * Argentina and Chile: Resisting Repression * Part III: Campaigns for Rights * The American South: Campaign for Civil Rights * South Africa: Campaign Against Apartheid * The Philippines: Restoring Democracy * The Intifada: Campaign for a Homeland * China, Eastern Europe, Mongolia: The Democratic Tide * Part IV: Violence and Power * The Mythology of Violence * The New World of Power * Victory without Violence

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Product Details

ISBN:
9780312240509
Author:
Ackerman, Peter
Author:
Duvall, Jack
Publisher:
Palgrave MacMillan
Location:
New York
Subject:
General
Subject:
Sociology - General
Subject:
Modern - 20th Century
Subject:
Social history
Subject:
Ethnic relations
Subject:
Social conflict
Subject:
Social action
Subject:
Social justice
Subject:
Nonviolence
Subject:
Political Freedom & Security - Civil Rights
Subject:
Jurisprudence
Subject:
Ethnic Studies - General
Subject:
World History-1650 to Present
Copyright:
2000
Edition Description:
Trade Paperback
Series Volume:
93
Publication Date:
20011031
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Illustrations:
45 b/w photos
Pages:
560
Dimensions:
9.25 x 6.13 in
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