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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... action so that deadly conflict may be prevented and peace prevail . Dr. Ron McCoy , Co - President of International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War and member of the 1996 Canberra Commission on the Elimination of Nuclear ...
... action . We are acting on our commitment to the world's remaining ancient forests by phasing out our paper supply from ancient forests worldwide . This book is one step toward ending global deforestation and climate change . It is ...
... Action on Security ..76 15. Small Signs of Hope 16. Big Signs of Hope ..... 17. The New Ground Rules ... 32 ....... 34 18. The Women Have Come to Stay .... 36 19. Getting the Word Past the Roadblocks ... 38 20. Democracies Up ...
... Action .............. .98 49. Counter Hate Propaganda .148 25. Grab the Media ........ .... 100 50. Tell a New Story ..... .150 Five Solutions for Schools and Educators 26. Welcome Diversity . ..102 27. Establish Peaceful Schools ...
... actions , including many that were breathtaking in their audacity and power . It gradually dawned on me that these were not simply isolated stories . They represent a global revolution in our thinking about power and domination ...
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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 |