Gene Sharp

From Dictatorship to Democracy

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ISBN 13:
9781846688393
author:
Gene Sharp
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Serpents Tail
language:
English
Publication Year:
2012
Pages:
160
Dimensions:
17.6 x 11 x 1.6 cm
Genre:
Society, Politics & Philosophy, Government & Politics, Political Science & Ideology
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 5 working days
£9.82

Description

Gene Sharp's "From Dictatorship to Democracy" offers a concise and accessible guide to nonviolent resistance and overthrowing authoritarian regimes. First sketched out in 1991, this influential work has been translated and disseminated globally, serving as a guiding light for activists in countries such as Iran, Venezuela, Serbia, Afghanistan, and Tunisia. The book lists 198 specific methods for nonviolent resistance, including sit-ins, popular nonobedience, selective strikes, and hunger strikes, among others. These methods are presented in a clear and practical manner, making the book an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to understand and apply nonviolent resistance in various contexts. This book has made Gene Sharp a leading analyst of resistance to authoritarian regimes, and its impact can be seen in the Arab Spring and other global movements.

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