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Duchen, Clare, Feminism in France from May 1968 to Mitterand, London, Routledge, 1986 , pp. 165

Chapter 1, ‘Beginnings’ examines role of women in May 1968 and the emergence of the Mouvement de Liberation des Femmes in 1970, laying of a wreath on the tomb of the unknown soldier to commemorate his wife (leading to arrests), support for women strikers (e.g. in a hat factory in Troyes) and the 5th April 1971 Manifesto by 343 prominent women who had resorted to illegal abortions. Later chapters explore ideological divisions within the movement, theoretical issues and the relationship of feminists to socialist government in France.

Singer, André, Rebellion in Brazil, 85 (Jan/Feb) 2014 , pp. 19-38

Analyzes varied class, age and political beliefs of the protesters (sometimes resulting in conflict between them).

Bravo, Anna; Buzzone, Anna, In Guerra Senza Armi. Storie di Donne (1940-1945), Roma and Bari, Edizioni Laterza , 1995 , pp. 236

Bravo and Buzzone collect biographical recounts and other documents that narrate women’s history in war. The authors argue that war cannot be a way to achieve progress, and debate the use of violence and on the rejection of violence. They also stress the importance of not underestimating civil and unorganised forms of struggle alongside more common forms of organised forms of resistance, and of including more on the contributions of women in the organisation and study of resistance movements.

Schwenk, Richard, Onward Christians! Protestants in the Philippines Revolution, Quezon City, Philippines, New Day Publishers, 1986 , pp. 102

Examines role of various Protestant groups and stresses Christian basis of nonviolence.

Buckley, Kevin, Panama: The Whole Story, New York, Simon and Schuster, 1991 , pp. 304

Rather sensationalist account by journalist focusing on events from the 1985 coup to the US invasion, but stressing the role of Noriega and the Panama Defence Force. Includes descriptions of popular resistance as well as elite manoeuvres.

Kelliher, Diarmaid, Solidarity and Sexuality: Lesbians and Gays Support the Miners 1984-5, 77 1 (spring) 2014 , pp. 240-262

Among the many groups that sprang up to offer financial support and solidarity to the miners was the London- based Lesbian and Gays Support the Miners. This article charts support offered by LGSM and discusses wider implications for the movement on the left.

Shadian, Jessica, The Politics of Arctic Sovereignty: Oil, Ice and Inuit Government, New York, Routledge, 2013 , pp. 272

A political history of the Inuit Circumpolar Council.

Caldecott, Leonie, At the foot of the mountain: The Shibokusa women of Mount Fuji, In Lynne Jones, Keeping the Peace (F.6. War and Women's Resistance) London, The Women's Press, 1983 , pp. 98-107

Account of prolonged struggle to recover agricultural land occupied by US forces in 1945 and later retained by Japanese armed forces.

D'Emilio, John, Sexual Politics, Sexual Communities: The Making of a Homosexual Minority in the United States 1940-1970, 1983 Chicago IL, Chicago University Press, 1998 , pp. 282

Highly regarded book on the American Homophile movement by historian and gay activist, including biographical sketches of prominent lesbian and gay figures.

Mez, Lutz, Ziviler Widerstand in Norwegen, Frankfurt am Main, Haag and Herchen, 1976 , pp. 376

The resistance by Norwegian teachers and other civil society groups to Quisling’s attempt to impose fascist ideology during th e German occupation is one of the most important and successful examples of resistance during World War Two.

O’Mochain, Robert, Sexual Harassment: A Critical Issue for EFL in Japan, 43 1 2019 , pp. 9-13

Since the end of 2017, many controversies and social media campaigns, especially the “#MeToo” movement, have kept the issue of sexual harassment in the public eye, intentionally, but its impact in Japan has been limited. This is surprising as sexual harassment is prevalent in many social spheres in Japan, including in educational institutions. This article outlines the extent of the problem and provides suggestions for classroom activities and educational initiatives to raise awareness for the transformation of currently toxic conditions.

Fazzi, Dario, The Nuclear Freeze Generation: The Early 1980s Anti-nuclear Movement between ‘Carter’s Vietnam’ and ‘Euroshima’ , In in Andresen, Knud and Bart van der Steen (eds) A European Youth Revolt. European Perspectives on Youth Protest and Social Movements in the 1980s London, Palgrave Macmillan, 2016 , pp. 145-158

In the early 1980s, there were mass protests across the Western world with varied goals, for example to support different models of economic development, promote anti-militarism and non-violence, or redefine urban and social spaces. Many, however, saw safeguarding the environment as their primary goal and identified nuclear energy as their main target. The authors investigate the movement for as afer environment and how it mobilized large sections of society and provided people with new tools of civic expression.

Abernathy, Ralph, And the Walls Came Tumbling Down, New York, Harper, 1989 , pp. 638

One of King’s closest associates from 1955 onwards, Abernathy took on greater prominence after King’s assassination.

Penn, Shana, Solidarity’s Secret: The Women Who Defeated Communism In Poland, Ann Arbor MI, University of Michigan Press, 2005 , pp. 372

Rhodes, Matthew, Slovakia after Meciar: A Midterm Report, 48 4 (summer) 2002 , pp. 3-13

Camara, Helder, Spiral of Violence, London, Sheed and Ward, 1971 , pp. 83

Statement of case for nonviolent, as opposed to violent, resistance by Archbishop known for his support for the poor and opposition to racism and militarism.

Kandil, Hazem, Mubarak’s Overthrow, 68 (March/April) 2011 , pp. 17-56

Interview in which Kandil analyses the revolt brewing under the surface and the role of six distinct groups, the nature of the Mubarak regime, the events of the first month of revolution and prospects for the future.

Young, Iris, From Guilt to Solidarity: Sweatshops and Political Responsibility, Winter , , pp. 39-44

On US movement.

Wall, Derek, Earth First! and the Anti-Roads Movement, London, Routledge, 1999 , pp. 219

Pussy Riot, , Pussy Riot!: A Punk Prayer For Freedom, London, Feminist Press, 2013 , pp. 152

Ramsey, Kanaan, How One Small Anarchist Group Toppled the Thatcher Government, (Interviewed by David Solnit) In David Solnit, Globalize Liberation: How to Uproot the System and Build a Better World (A.6.a. General Titles) San Francisco CA, City Lights, 2004 , pp. 397-410

Discusses how the poll tax campaign spread beyond its origins in Edinburgh to the rest of Britain and describes its main tactics.

, Nonviolenza E Mafia. Idee Ed Esperienze Per Un Superamento Del Sistema Mafioso, ed. Sanfilippo, Vincenzo, Trapani, Edizioni Di Girolamo, 2005 , pp. 158

By recalling Danilo Dolci’s pioneering role, this work explores the relationship between civil society, mafia and nonviolence, a theme that remains predominantly unexplored up to now. It’s a composition of arguments, opinions and experiences stemming from a dialogue between individuals and organisations that want to build a solid anti-mafia movement in Italy, with particular regard to the South.

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