Opposition to war: An Encyclopedia Of U.S. Peace And Antiwar Movements

Two volumes

Editor: Mitchell Hall

ABC-CLIO, Santa Barbara, CA, 2018, pp. 846

Investigates this historical tradition of resistance to involvement in armed conflict. In particular, it discusses peacemaking efforts in the United States. It also examines the entirety of American history, from the colonial era to modern times and reveals the multiple religious and secular motivations of peace seekers in the US. Finally, it examines how war and those who oppose war have been portrayed in popular media over the centuries.

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

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.

For more information about The Network for Social Change, please visit their website.

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