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More copies of this ISBN:Enough Blood Shed: 101 Solutions to Violence, Terror and Warby Mary Wynne Ashford
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Enough Blood Shedconfronts the reality of a world awash in weapons and the belief that war is inevitable, with people powerless to change the system. It provides an alternative perspective based on solutions known to be successful because they have been used already. The first part of the book describes the culture of violence that has led the world to this precipice of hopelessness, and then points to signs of hope that a different future is possible. It outlines the steps being made to build a culture of peace, including the phenomenal power of civil society: the second superpower - or the conscience of society. Part Two then focuses on the solutions that are possible for all sectors of society: Focusing on the power of ordinary people to make a difference and packed with effective nonviolent success stories - often in a setting of hate and provocation - the book provides guidance, inspiration, hope and empowerment that peace is not only possible, but can be fun along the way. Mary-Wynne Ashfordis Past President of International Physicians for Prevention of Nuclear War which won the 1985 Nobel Peace Prize. She has been a leader in the international peace and disarmament movement for over 20 years. Guy Daunceyis a sustainability consultant and author of several previous books including Stormy Weather: 101 Solutions to Global Climate Change. Book News Annotation:A collaborative work penned by a past president of International
Physicians for Prevention of Nuclear War, together with the author of
Stormy Weather: 101 Solutions to Global Climate Change, this volume
follows that earlier volume's structure in laying out the danger of
war and describing strategies that individuals and groups can use to
try to work towards peace. These strategies are presented in the form
of exhortations to "counter hate propaganda," "reclaim democracy,"
"empower women," "establish a Ministry of Peace," and the like, each
of which is explained in short articles that often cite illustrative
cases of people pursuing such agendas. Distributed in the US by
Consortium Book Sales and Distribution.
Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) About the AuthorMary-Wynne Ashford is a retired physician and Adjunct Professor in Human and Social Development at the University of Victoria. For over twenty years she has been a leader in the physicians'movement for peace and disarmament and currently leads an initiative of Physicians for Global Survival called Responsibility to Care: The Physicians'Call to End War. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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