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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... culture of peace and enforcing the rule of law . It describes the culture of violence that places humanity at the crossroads of global survival , where nuclear weapons threaten to end planetary life , where ordinary people , believing ...
... culture is possible and already on the way . Take heart , she demands : Find your place in the global parade of civil conscience . She shares an astonishing array of inspiring examples from all over the world to prove it can be done and ...
... Culture of Violence ................... ..24 12. Join Activist Women ........ ..74 13. The Legacy of Gandhi ..... ..26 14. The Power of Nonviolence ..28 ........... 13. Vote for Women / Run for Office 14. Demand Action on Security ..76 ...
... culture of peace because each is a step for- ward , and our actions often influence many people , even when a step forward is followed by a half - step backward . I hope that many who read this book will contribute X.
... culture of violence has come to mean revenge , the victim resorts to violence to destroy the perceived exploiter . Since all of us contribute the fuel that ignites the fire of discontent and dissension , Gandhi said : " We must become ...
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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 |