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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... writing this book , I found hun- dreds of stories of successful nonviolent actions , including many that were breathtaking in their audacity and power . It gradually dawned on me that these were not simply isolated stories . They ...
... writing process . Audrey not only improved the flow of words , she pushed me to clarify my thinking and in doing so led me to some new conclusions . Ingrid's endless patience and good humor kept me going through the inevitable ...
... writers of the film The Corporation concluded that recognizing the corporation as a person who can only act for profit makes the corporation behave like a psychopath , utterly untouched by the suffering and death that may be caused by ...
... writing . We can only do so really with our lives . Let our lives be open books for all to study . In his examination of truth , Gandhi studied philosophy and the religious texts of Christianity , Islam , and Indian faiths . He was ...
... writing , theater , or other forms . Oppressive regimes can- not tolerate art that suggests there are alternative ways to view the world . In August 2005 , the government of Uzbekistan , in an attempt to prevent a democratic revolution ...
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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 |