People Power

Unarmed Resistance and Global Solidarity

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Reference, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science
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Author: ISBN: 9781783715558
Publisher: Pluto Press Publication: August 20, 2009
Imprint: Pluto Press Language: English
Author:
ISBN: 9781783715558
Publisher: Pluto Press
Publication: August 20, 2009
Imprint: Pluto Press
Language: English

Across the world, nonviolent movements are at the forefront of resistance against repression, imperial aggression and corporate abuse. However, it is often difficult for activists in other countries to know how best to assist such movements.*BR**BR*The contributors to People Power place nonviolent struggles in an international context where solidarity can play a crucial role. Yet they also warn that good intentions are not enough, solidarity has to listen to local movements. *BR**BR*Examining movements from Zimbabwe to Burma and Palestine, the contributors assess various forms of solidarity, arguing that a central role of solidarity is to strengthen the counter-power of those resisting domination and oppression.

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Across the world, nonviolent movements are at the forefront of resistance against repression, imperial aggression and corporate abuse. However, it is often difficult for activists in other countries to know how best to assist such movements.*BR**BR*The contributors to People Power place nonviolent struggles in an international context where solidarity can play a crucial role. Yet they also warn that good intentions are not enough, solidarity has to listen to local movements. *BR**BR*Examining movements from Zimbabwe to Burma and Palestine, the contributors assess various forms of solidarity, arguing that a central role of solidarity is to strengthen the counter-power of those resisting domination and oppression.

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