Unarmed Insurrections: People Power Movements in Nondemocracies

Author: Kurt Schock

University of Minnesota Press, Minneapolis, 2005, pp. 228

Seeks to address the lack of explicitly comparative analysis of how nonviolent methods promote political transformation. Examines success of the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa (1983-90), and pro-democracy movements in the Philippines (1983-86), Nepal (1990) and Thailand (1991-92), and explores failure of such as movements in China (1989) and Burma (1988). Lists major actions in each movement. Includes analysis and criticism of ‘consent’ theory of power.

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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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Listed in:

Volume One -> A. Introduction to Nonviolent Action -> A. 1. Theory Methods and Examples -> A. 1.b. Strategic Theory, Dynamics, Methods and Movements

Cross referenced in:

Volume One -> C. II. China and Tibet, from 1947 -> C. II.1. China -> C. II.1.c. Tiananmen, The Mass Protests of 1989
Volume One -> E. I. Africa - Sub-Saharan -> E. I.1. South Africa, Resisting Apartheid to 1994 -> E. I.1.a. internal resistance
Volume One -> E. II. Asia (and Australasia) -> E. II.1. Burma/Myanmar: Resisting Military Dictatorship -> E. II.1.a. 1988 and Ongoing Protest
Volume One -> E. II. Asia (and Australasia) -> E. II.6. Nepal, 1990 and 2006 -> E. II.6.a. Nepal, 1990
Volume One -> E. II. Asia (and Australasia) -> E. II.8. The Philippines: 1983-86 and 2001 -> E. II.8.a. Resisting Marcos, 1983-86
Volume One -> E. II. Asia (and Australasia) -> E. II.10. Thailand -> E. II.10.a. Demanding Democracy 1973 and 1992

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.