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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... Landmines Ten Solutions for Activists .... 110 31. Catch Inspiration on the Net ......... 32. Support Heroes and Visionaries ........... 114 33. Move the World - Build Successful International Campaigns ........................ 116 34 ...
... landmines left behind after the end of hostilities . The use of depleted uranium ( DU ) munitions is just the most recent example of weaponry that leaves long - lasting human and environmental devastation . The trauma of war is suffered ...
... Landmines also leave vast tracts of land unusable for decades after a war ; in malarial areas , mosquitoes breed where the craters from landmine explosions have filled with water . The United Nations and International Law The decisions ...
... Landmines At the time the treaty banning landmines was signed , the UN estimated there were 120 million mines in the ground in over 60 countries . Since the signing , the use of landmines has decreased and millions of landmines have ...
... landmines continue to be laid by guerrilla groups and by countries that have not signed the 1997 treaty ( see Solution 30 ) . There are currently 154 signa- tories , although the United States , China , and Russia have not yet signed ...
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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 |