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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... Person ........................ 132 . 42. Become a Track II Diplomat ................... 134 . 43. Lead By Example 44. Teach Nonviolent Resistance and Tolerance ........ 45. Meditate , Provide Sanctuary , Pray ...... 140 Ten Solutions ...
... person " under law , allowing the 14th Amendment ( " No state shall deprive any person of life , liberty or property . " ) to be used to strike down regulations that might limit a corporation's powers . Today , a corporation's directors ...
... - ized women carrying out horrendous murders and , in many cases , going free at the end . Her collage was almost intolerable to watch . Even more appalling are the first - person video games available. 24 ENOUGH BLOOD SHED.
... person video games available today , including one in which the player stalks a woman , rapes and kills her , and moves on to another . Values in North American culture began to change about 80 years ago . Previously , success was ...
... person complained about his presence in the first - class coach , he was ejected and left to spend the night on the platform . Gandhi , baffled and defiant , later described the incident as the watershed in his life . After that , he ...
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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 |