A Force More Powerful: A Century of Nonviolent Conflict

A Force More Powerful: A Century of Nonviolent Conflict

by Peter Ackerman (Author)

Synopsis

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.

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Format: Illustrated
Pages: 562
Edition: Illustrated
Publisher: St. Martins Press-3PL
Published: 19 Nov 2001

ISBN 10: 0312240503
ISBN 13: 9780312240509

Media Reviews
'This thoroughly researched and highly readable book underlines the contrast between stable democratic societies created by non-violent movements and tyrannical regimes born of violent revolution. Recommended for public and academic libraries.' - Duncan Stewart, Library Journal '...an important documentation of non-violence as an attested historical force.' - F. Abiola Irele, Times Higher Educational Supplement 'There is undeniable power in images of unarmed citizens marching bravely toward policemen and soldiers, knowing they could be arrested, beaten and even killed.' - New York Times 'an important, carefully made, and fascinating documentary.' - Christian Science Monitor 'A skilful blend of sweeping narrative and tightly focused case studies...splendid' - Philadelphia Inquirer 'Ackerman and DuVall deliver a compelling argument for the efficacy of nonviolent resistance to tyranny. I recommend their book to anyone who believes that power only flows from the barrel of a gun.' - John McCain, US Senator 'informative and absorbing' - Elie Wiesel, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate 'There is much to applaud here. The book is suffused with enthusiasm and contains a mass of infomation. Surely there is something here for everyone.' - Martyn Housden, History journal
Author Bio
PETER ACKERMAN, writer and television producer, and scholar of International Relations. JACK DUVALL is President of the International Center on Nonviolent Conflict.