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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... Democracies Up , Dictators Down ........... 40 21. The World We Want ...................... ..30 Council Resolution 1325 ......................... 78 15. Resist Militarism and Foreign Bases ........ 80 16. Speak for the Children .
... Democracy .................................. 118 . 35. Be the Wrench in the Works ................ 120 36. Walk the Talk .................. Five Solutions for Groups with Special Expertise 51. Meet Colleagues on the Other Side ...
... democracy's vulnerability to corruption , as well as the short- comings of the free market economy . The new superpower is more than just public opinion ; it is public engagement in decision making . This idea of two superpowers ...
... democracy . The military - industrial lobby influences decision makers to choose and fund military solutions to conflict instead of diplomatic alternatives . They see the military as the only way to combat ter- rorism . In fact ...
... democracy in their own country is threatened , and there are widespread campaigns for reform . When a few corporations control the media , access to information is limited . Corporations promote consumerism , tax breaks for the rich ...
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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 |