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Strategic Nonviolent Conflict: The Dynamics of People Power in the Twentieth Century
Strategic Nonviolent Conflict The Dynamics of People Power in the Twentieth Century Author:Peter Ackerman, Christopher Kruegler Nonviolent action, well planned and implemented, is shown in this lucid, timely, and compelling work to effect dramatic outcomes against opponents utilizing violence. Ackerman and Kruegler recognize that not all nonviolent efforts meet with success, and they are careful to stress that a nonviolent approach involves great risks as well as opportu... more »nities. It is the effectiveness of the strategies employed which will determine whether or not those using nonviolent means can prevail against opponents who rely on violence in pursuit of objectives. Twelve strategic principles are established in this book which serve as a conceptual foundation to enhance the prospects of success in nonviolent campaigns.« less