{"product_id":"sharps-dictionary-of-power-and-struggle-language-of-civil-resistance-in-conflicts-9780199829880","title":"Sharp's Dictionary of Power and Struggle: Language of Civil Resistance in Conflicts","description":"From the 494 B.C. plebeians' march out of Rome to gain improved status, to Gandhi's nonviolent campaigns in India, to the liberation of Poland and the Baltic nations, and the revolutions in North Africa, nonviolent struggles have played pivotal roles in world events for centuries. \u003cem\u003eSharp's\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eDictionary of Power and Struggle\u003c\/em\u003e is a groundbreaking reference work on this topic by the godfather of nonviolent resistance. In nearly 1,000 entries, the \u003cem\u003eDictionary\u003c\/em\u003e defines those ideologies, political systems, strategies, methods, and concepts that form the core of nonviolent action as it has\u003cbr\u003eoccurred throughout history and across the globe, providing much-needed clarification of language that is often mired in confusion. Entries discuss everything from militarization to censorship, guerrilla theater, pacifism, secret agents, and protest songs. In addition, the dictionary features a\u003cbr\u003eforeword by Sir Adam Roberts, President of the British Academy; an introduction by Gene Sharp; an essay on power and realism; case studies of conflicts in Serbia and Tunisia; and a guide for further reading. \u003cem\u003eSharp's Dictionary of Power and Struggle\u003c\/em\u003e is an invaluable resource for activists, educators\u003cbr\u003eand anyone else curious about nonviolent alternatives to both passivity and violent conflict. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGene Sharp is perhaps the most influential proponent of nonviolent action alive.--\u003cem\u003eThe Progressive\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSharp has had broad influence on international events over the past two decades, helping to advance a global democratic awakening.--\u003cem\u003eThe Wall Street Journal\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e[Sharp's] work has served as the template for taking on authoritarian regimes from Burma to Belgrade.--\u003cem\u003eThe Christian Science Monitor\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Gene Sharp\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Oxford University Press, USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/01\/2011\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 368\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.05lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 1.00d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780199829880\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/01\/2011 pg. 158\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/01\/2011 pg. 36\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChoice\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/01\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGene Sharp is the founder of the Albert Einstein Institution and Professor Emeritus of Political Science at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. He is the author of more than a dozen books that have been translated into over 60 languages. His works include Gandhi as a Political Strategist, Waging Nonviolent Struggle: 20th Century Practice and 21st Century Potential and Nonviolent Action: A Research Guide. Sharp's writings have had a direct effect on nonviolent resistance tactics around the globe, from Iran to Venezuela to Russia.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oxford University Press, USA","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":40364679823475,"sku":"9.7802E+12","price":35.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_6d68d75d-b6c1-4760-ab05-2bdcdd534083.jpg?v=1660664789","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/products\/sharps-dictionary-of-power-and-struggle-language-of-civil-resistance-in-conflicts-9780199829880","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}