Nonviolence: The History of a Dangerous Idea (Modern Library

Nonviolence: The History of a Dangerous Idea (Modern Library Chronicles)

In this timely, highly original, and controversial narrative, New York Times bestselling author Mark Kurlansky discusses nonviolence as a distinct entity, a course of action, rather than a mere state of mind. Nonviolence can and should be a technique for overcoming social injustice and ending wars, he asserts, which is why it is the preferred method of those who speak truth to power.

Nonviolence is a sweeping yet concise history that moves from ancient Hindu times to present-day conflicts raging in the Middle East and elsewhere. Kurlansky also brings into focus just why nonviolence is a â‚¬Å“dangerousâ‚¬Â idea, and asks such provocative questions as: Is there such a thing as a â‚¬Å“just warâ‚¬Â? Could nonviolence have worked against even the most evil regimes in history?

Kurlansky draws from history twenty-five provocative lessons on the subject that we can use to effect change today. He shows how, time and again, violence is used to suppress nonviolence and its practitionersâ‚¬â€œGandhi and Martin Luther King, for example; that the stated deterrence value of standing national armies and huge weapons arsenals is, at best, negligible; and, encouragingly, that much of the hard work necessary to begin a movement to end war is already complete. It simply needs to be embraced and accelerated.

Engaging, scholarly, and brilliantly reasoned, Nonviolence is a work that compels readers to look at history in an entirely new way. This is not just a manifesto for our times but a trailblazing book whose time has come.

From the Hardcover edition.
Country USA
Brand Modern Library
Manufacturer Random House Publishing Group
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9780812974478
Color Black
ReleaseDate 2008-04-08
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780812974478

Country	USA
Brand	Modern Library
Manufacturer	Random House Publishing Group
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	9780812974478
Color	Black
ReleaseDate	2008-04-08
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780812974478

Nonviolence: The History of a Dangerous Idea (Modern Library Chronicles)

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