The Politics of Nonviolent Action

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The Politics of Nonviolent Action is Gene Sharp’s influential three-volume study that systematically analyzes the theory, methods, and strategic power of nonviolent struggle in political conflicts.

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instanceOf book
book
book
book
non-fiction book
political science book
argues nonviolent struggle can be a powerful alternative to violent conflict
political power depends on the consent and cooperation of the governed
author Gene Sharp NERFINISHED
countryOfOrigin United States of America
surface form: United States
describes 198 methods of nonviolent action
field peace and conflict studies
strategic studies
genre peace studies literature
political theory
hasKeyConcept civil disobedience
noncooperation
nonviolent intervention
pillars of support
strategic planning in nonviolent struggle
withdrawal of consent
hasPart The Politics of Nonviolent Action, Volume I: Power and Struggle NERFINISHED
The Politics of Nonviolent Action, Volume II: The Methods of Nonviolent Action NERFINISHED
The Politics of Nonviolent Action, Volume III: The Dynamics of Nonviolent Action NERFINISHED
influenced civil resistance research
nonviolent movements worldwide
strategic thinking on social movements
language English
mainSubject civil resistance
consent theory of power
methods of nonviolent action
nonviolent action
nonviolent struggle
political power
sources of political power
strategic dynamics of nonviolent struggle
strategic nonviolence
the nature of political power
notableFor comprehensive typology of nonviolent methods
systematic theory of nonviolent power
numberOfVolumes 3
partOf The Politics of Nonviolent Action NERFINISHED
The Politics of Nonviolent Action NERFINISHED
The Politics of Nonviolent Action NERFINISHED
publicationYear 1973
publisher Porter Sargent Publishers NERFINISHED
structure systematic analysis of theory, methods, and dynamics of nonviolent action
theoreticalFramework consent-based theory of power
usedIn peace studies courses
training for activists

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Gene Sharp notableWork The Politics of Nonviolent Action