Political Protest and Cultural Revolution: Nonviolent Direct Action in the 1970s and 1980s

Author: Barbara Epstein

University of California Press, Berkeley CA, 1991, pp. 327

Covers environmental/peace/feminist protest in the USA, analysing key ideas and organising methods, as well as evolution of some major campaigns, for example against the Seabrook nuclear energy plant and the Livermore nuclear weapons laboratory.

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A Guide to Civil Resistance

Acknowledgements
Foreword

Preface to 2013 edition

General Introduction to 2006 edition

Volume One

A. Introduction to Nonviolent Action

B. Elements of Nonviolent Resistance to Colonialism in Africa after 1945

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

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Barbara Epstein

Countries

United States

Bibliography Sections

Listed in:

Volume One -> A. Introduction to Nonviolent Action -> A. 6. Nonviolent Action and Social Movements

Cross referenced in:

Volume Two -> General Introductory Titles -> 1.c. Titles included in Volume 1, but also cited in Sections of Volume 2
Volume Two -> C. Green Campaigns and Protests -> C.2. Campaigns on Specific Issues -> C.2.a. Campaigns Against Nuclear Power
Volume Two -> D. Peace Movements Since 1945 -> D.3. Opposition to Nuclear Weapons up to 1990 -> D.3.c. Studies of Particular Countries, Campaigns or Actions
Volume Two -> F. Feminist Movements and Protests -> F.6. War and Women's Resistance

The online version of Vol. 1 of the bibliography was made possible due to the generous support of the International Center on Nonviolent Conflict (ICNC). ICNC is an independent, non-profit educational foundation that develops and encourages the study and use of civilian-based, nonmilitary strategies aimed at establishing and defending human rights, democratic self-rule and justice worldwide.

For more information about ICNC, please see their website.

The online version of Vol. 2 of the bibliography was made possible due to the generous support of The Network for Social Change. The Network for Social Change is a group of individuals providing funding for progressive social change, particularly in the areas of justice, peace and the environment.