Enough Blood Shed: 101 Solutions to Violence, Terror and WarNew Society Publishers, 2006 M05 1 - 288 pages Enough Blood Shed confronts the reality of a world awash in weapons and the belief that war is inevitable, with people powerless to change the system. It provides an alternative perspective based on solutions known to be successful because they have been used already. The first part of the book describes the culture of violence that has led the world to this precipice of hopelessness, and then points to signs of hope that a different future is possible. It outlines the steps being made to build a culture of peace, including the phenomenal power of civil society: the second superpower - or the conscience of society. Part Two then focuses on the solutions that are possible for all sectors of society:
Focusing on the power of ordinary people to make a difference and packed with effective nonviolent success stories - often in a setting of hate and provocation - the book provides guidance, inspiration, hope and empowerment that peace is not only possible, but can be fun along the way. |
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... International Peace Bureau So many of us bemoan global violence , but don't know how to act to stop it . Ashford's book offers a thoughtful diagnosis , inspiring global examples , and specific ways for us to act for change . It's a ...
... International Physicians for Prevention of Nuclear War Enough Blood Shed is a timely and thoughtful reminder to us all that enough lives have been lost through senseless violence in our times . It provides a roadmap for peace advocates ...
... International Campaign to Ban Landmines Ten Solutions for Activists .... 110 31. Catch Inspiration on the Net ......... 32. Support Heroes and Visionaries ........... 114 33. Move the World - Build Successful International Campaigns ...
... International Law and the UN ............. 77. Reform the UN ........... .202 .204 78. Join the International Criminal Court ........ ... 206 79. Work with Civil Society and the World Court .......... ... 208 80. Eliminate Nuclear ...
... International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War , I recognized that dis- armament was only one dimension of our work . We would also have to examine the roots of war and try to understand why , for over 5,000 years , human ...
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Enough Blood Shed: 101 Solutions to Violence, Terror and War Mary-Wynne Ashford,Guy Dauncey Limited preview - 2006 |
Enough Blood Shed: 101 Solutions to Violence, Terror and War Mary-Wynne Ashford,Guy Dauncey No preview available - 2006 |