Politica Dell'Azione Nonviolenta, Vol 1, Potere E Lotta; Vol 2, Le Tecniche; Vol 3, La Dinamica
Author: Gene Sharp
Edizioni Gruppo Abele (Out of print), Torino, 1985, pp. 818
Translation of Gene Sharp's classic three-volume of nonviolent resistance, its techniques and dynamics. Volume 1 is a discussion on the nature of power where Sharp establishes his main arguments that governments are ultimately dependent on the support of the people and of intervening institutions. So cooperation can always potentially be withdrawn, both by specific institutions and by the people as a whole. He distinguishes nonviolence from passivity and submission, and provides examples to illustrate its main characteristics. In Volume 2 he describes the methods of nonviolence, which amount to almost 200 grouped into three broad categories: protest and persuasion, non-cooperation and intervention. Finally, in Volume 3 he discusses the dynamics and factors that constantly change within a society that can determine the success of nonviolent action. These can be regarded as social sources of power, leadership, negotiation and so on, alongside strategy and tactics. The third volume also discusses the retribution suffered by those involved in nonviolent struggles, the dynamics that need to be implemented for improving cohesion within nonviolent groups and offers other analytical considerations on power and its distribution within society.
Pdf versions can be found at:
Volume I: https://www.peacelink.it/storia/docs/4905.pdf
Volume II: https://www.peacelink.it/storia/docs/4906.pdf
Volume III: https://www.peacelink.it/storia/docs/4907.pdf
A Guide to Civil Resistance
Preface to 2013 edition
General Introduction to 2006 edition
A. Introduction to Nonviolent Action
B. Elements of Nonviolent Resistance to Colonialism in Africa after 1945
C. Popular Resistance in Communist Regimes
D. Resisting Authoritarianism in Post-Communist and Post-Soviet Regimes
E. Resisting Oppressive, Dictatorial, Military or Authoritarian Rule
F. External Support: Opportunities, Problems and Debates about 'Democracy Assistance'
Volume Two
General Introductory Titles
A. Campaigns for Social and Economic Justice
B. Indigenous Movements
C. Green Campaigns and Protests
D. Peace Movements Since 1945
E. Resistance Movements Against Specific Wars
F. Feminist Movements and Protests
G. LGBT: Campaigns for Gay, Lesbian and Transgender Rights
H. Campaigns Against Government
I. Regional Campaigns for Civic, Cultural or National Rights
J. Struggles for Racial Justice
K. Preparation and Training for Nonviolent Action
Titles in French, German, Spanish & Italian
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