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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... Resolution 1325 ......................... 78 15. Resist Militarism and Foreign Bases ........ 80 16. Speak for the Children .... ...... 82 17. Learn Nonviolent Conflict Resolution ......... .... 84 ..42 18. Bear Witness to Atrocities ...
... Resolution .......... .92 46. Teach Barefoot Journalism ........... 142 22. Refuse To Be an Enemy .94 23. Stand Up and Speak Out .............. ... 96 47. Support Journalism for Change ............. 144 . 48. Learn and Teach Peace ...
... resolution of our remaining conflicts . " This is a challenge that we cannot afford to refuse , and why should we refuse it , for the prize is the greatest of all : to put an end to war . In the words of folksinger Ed McCurdy : Last ...
... resolve conflicts . Some of the successful actions I describe may have fallen apart by the time this book is in cir- culation ; others may have blossomed . This is because we are human , and we must constantly renew our commitment to ...
... resolution • Social justice • Equity for the disadvantaged not acceptable . That is why millions of people hit the streets in 2003 . The stories of civil society are rarely on the front pages , but they inspire actions by others , 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 |