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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... social revolu- tion . This revolution is the rise of civil society , bringing conscience to guide the behavior of governments and financial institutions . For over 20 years I have spent every spare minute working on nuclear disarmament ...
... 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 their stories ...
... social disruption that plunges both winners and losers into poverty . Refugees flee their homeland and -Gara La Marche , Open Society Institute bring stress to adjoining countries that can ill afford more demands on their resources ...
... Social and environmental concerns trumped by military Social services sacrificed for military budget Punitive justice system with many in prison People committed to defeating " the enemy " 101 SOLUTIONS TO VIOLENCE , TERROR AND WAR ...
... Social Responsibility USA : www.psr.org • Western States Legal Foundation : www.wslfweb.org and drinking water , populations may be exposed to its radioactive and toxic effects for genera- tions to come . Ruth Leger Sivard , author of ...
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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 |