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UNINA9910139020103321 |
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Mattaini Mark A. |
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Strategic nonviolent power : the science of satyagraha / / Mark A. Mattaini |
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Edmonton, Alberta : , : AU Press, , 2013 |
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©2013 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (314 pages) : illustrations |
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Collana |
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Global Peace Studies, , 1921-4030 |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Nonviolence - History |
Nonviolence - Psychological aspects |
Electronic books. |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Cover -- CONTENTS -- List of Tables and Figures -- Acknowledgements -- PART ONE: Understanding Nonviolent Power -- 1 Nonviolent Power -- 2 Strategic Nonviolent Resistance -- 3 Behavioural Science Principles for Nonviolent Strategy -- 4 Behavioural Systems Science and Nonviolent Struggle -- 5 Sustaining Resistance Movements: Solidarity, Discipline, and Courage -- 6 Organization and Leadership in Resistance Movements -- PART TWO: Strategic Options -- 7 Constructive Noncooperation -- 8 Nonviolent Persuasion and Protest -- 9 Disruptive Noncooperation -- 10 Resource Disruption and Retaliation -- 11 Toward "Undreamt of" Discoveries -- Endnotes -- Bibliography -- Index. |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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"Strategic Nonviolent Power proposes that the route to what Gandhi described as the "undreamt of and seemingly impossible discoveries" of nonviolent resistance is the application of rigorous science. Although not a simple science, Mattaini's application of ecological science grounded in the science of behaviour brings exceptional power to the struggle for justice and liberation. At a time when civil resistance is actively reshaping global political realities, the science of nonviolent struggle deserves the attention of the scientific, activist, strategic, military, spiritual, and diplomatic communities, as well as the informed |
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public."--Publisher's description. |
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