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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... Ten Solutions for Nations ....... 136 66. Reduce the Gap Between Rich and Poor ...... .... 182 138 67. Empower Women .184 68. Reform the Democratic Process ....... .186 69. Disarm Civilians ..188 70. Reduce Military Spending and Ten vi.
... Military Spending and Ten Solutions for Nations in Conflict 86. Act Early ................. ........... 222 Get Out of the Arms Trade ............... 71. Hold Leaders Accountable to International Law .......... .190 ... 192 87. Prevent ...
... military domination and control of people by force ; the other power is based on . cooperation and the rule of law . The future is far from clear . The second superpower will flourish only if the huge number of people who want an end to ...
... 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 , precise intelligence ...
... Military conflicts increase domestic violence , rape , and the spread of disease , especially HIV / AIDS . War devastates the natural environment and often contaminates it with radioactive waste , chemical pollutants , and landmines ...
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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 |