Political repression often paradoxically fuels rather than undermines popular movements and resistance. When authorities respond to strategic nonviolent action with intimidation, coercion, and violence, they often undercut their own legitimacy, precipitating significant reforms …
This volume brings together distinguished scholars and esteemed practitioners from around the world to reflect on and present empirical case studies that expose the political, social, and psychological underpinnings of the paradox of repression.--description provided by publishe…
In this book, the author discusses Gandhi’s creative use of ascetic practice, particularly his practice of celibacy, for nonviolent activism.
"Writing about Gandhi without being obvious is always difficult. Numerous books and articles are published every year, especially across the anniversaries of his birth and death. The judicious scholar believes that writing something new on this iconic figure is almost impossible…
"Writing about Gandhi without being obvious is always difficult. Numerous books and articles are published every year, especially across the anniversaries of his birth and death. The judicious scholar believes that writing something new on this iconic figure is almost impossible…
"Writing about Gandhi without being obvious is always difficult. Numerous books and articles are published every year, especially across the anniversaries of his birth and death. The judicious scholar believes that writing something new on this iconic figure is almost impossible…
Pt. 1. Violence and nonviolence -- pt. 2. Understanding violence in Sri Lanka's civil war and counterinsurgency -- pt. 3. Confronting violence in Sri Lanka's civil war and counterinsurgency.
