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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... bring about peaceful change . Mary - Wynne Ashford and Guy Dauncey point out that war and preparations for war are premeditated and willful violence , that human problems lend themselves to human solutions , that rhetoric needs to be ...
... Bring Enemies to the Table ............. ..124 Five Solutions for Cities 38. Demonstrate the Possible 61. Take a Stand .............. .... 172 Intentional Communities .... ..126 62. Become a City of Peace ..174 39. Aim for the Heart ...
... bring peace to all . With a few minor exceptions , and one major one , the people of this planet increasingly think " I am a member of the Earth people ; I have no enemies . " When we sing " Let there be peace on Earth , and let it ...
... efforts and mine will be an expanding series of ripples from our different communities , bringing us closer to the world we want . - Mary - Wynne Ashford February 23 , 2006 Acknowledgments hanks to Chris and Judith Plant of New Society xi.
... bringing conscience to guide the behavior of governments and financial institutions . For over 20 years I have spent every ... bring the values and conscience of humanity to the global issues we face . Women , youth , indigenous peoples ...
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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 |