Waging Nonviolent Struggle: 20th Century Practice and 21st Century Potential

Author: Gene Sharp

Porter Sargent, Boston, 2005, pp. 598

An abbreviated and slightly modified version of Sharp’s general argument in The Politics of Nonviolent Action. Includes 23 brief case studies of campaigns from the Russian Revolution of 1905 to the Serbian people power of 2000 (some written by Sharp’s collaborators: Joshua Paulson, Christopher A. Miller and Hardy Merriman).

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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 -> A. Introduction to Nonviolent Action -> A. 2. Gandhi and Gandhian Campaigns
Volume One -> D. II. 'Electoral Revolutions' and 'Critical Elections' in Post-Communist States -> D. II.2. 'Electoral Revolutions' (and 'Critical Elections') in Individual Countries -> D. II.2.h. Serbia 1996-97 and 2000
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.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.