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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... live with hope , and seek common ground in conflict . I thought I was a seasoned peacemaker . I'm in awe of all that ... lives have been lost through senseless violence in our times . It provides a roadmap for peace advocates in diverse ...
... lives , in our families , in our schools and communities , between the nations , and in the world . The exceptions are those who still think in limited terms , whose primary identity still rests with a limited clan , religion , or ...
... lives on the line in service of a greater good . I have tried to give a flavor of the scope of actions taking place around the world , and I have listed the websites where more information is available . In my speeches I often tell the ...
... lives in the rest of the world . United States Space Command VISION FOR 2020 - Thomas Friedman , New York Times , 1999 A healthy society is based on three pillars : good government , a sound economy , and a cul- ture expressed by a ...
... live more simply . The solutions also call for global treaties in which all nations participate , both to tackle global climate change and to share out the remaining oil supply equitably so that we can cooperate to make a just and ...
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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 |