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. |
From inside the book
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... Become a City of Peace ..174 39. Aim for the Heart ......... .128 63. Become a Partner City - Adopt a Town ..176 40. Learn to Attract Good Media ............... 130 64. Try Something New ......... ........... 178 65. Join the Mayors ...
... become established deep within our psyches . Boys play with guns and go " Bang ! Bang ! " We have often celebrated victories and glorified war , forgetting those who were maimed or who never came home to say what it was really like ...
... become the change we wish to see in the world . " Peace begins in our hearts and only then can pervade all aspects of human society . Let me not detract from the importance of this book and the lessons contained in it . I believe one ...
... become enmeshed . The result is that fundamental needs of society are not being met - especially the need to ensure a sustainable environment . Furthermore , the disproportionate influence of militarization is distorting democracy . The ...
... become isolated and angry that they face an empty future . Their frustration makes them sus- ceptible to those who ... becomes self - perpetuating . Often the original grievance is forgotten in the over- whelming unity of battle ...
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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 |