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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... future of our violent world , and who care deeply about what is ahead for the children and all the other cohabitant species of the planet . Mary - Wynne Ashford tells us scores of things we can get up and do . Her joy and faith in ...
... Futures ..... PART TWO : 101 SOLUTIONS Ten Solutions for Individuals 1. Be the Change .................... .................. 52 2. Stand Up . Speak Out . Join With Others ..54 3. Turn Up the Volume . 4. Break Down Stereotypes - Meet ...
... future generations a world that values harmony more than conflict . - Arun Gandhi , May 2006 Arun Gandhi , President of the M. K. Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence , Memphis , TN , is the fifth grandson of Mohandas K. Gandhi . He lived ...
... future is far from clear . The second superpower will flourish only if the huge number of people who want an end to violence , terror , and war continue to demand to be heard . Civil society includes organizations as well as individuals ...
... Futures peaceful transformations led by citizens of those nations given courage by international solidarity , but ... future . On one path we follow the law of force , which means might makes right . On the other path we follow the ...
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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 |