Nonviolence in political theory
Atack, Iain.
Nonviolence in political theory - Edinburgh Edinburgh University Press 2012 - vi,202p. 25 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Examines the relevance of nonviolent tactics to current debates about political action and political thought. Nonviolent political action has played a significant role in achieving social and political change in the last century. Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King were prominent proponents of nonviolence. Nonviolent political action or civil resistance has also been central to toppling communist regimes in Eastern Europe and to pro-democracy popular movements in Serbia, Georgia and the Ukraine. By scrutinizing the theories behind nonviolence, such as the role of the state, the rule of law and the nature of social and political power, Atack establishes nonviolence as a credible theme within Western political thought -- Publisher's description.
9780748638710
40021254272
Nonviolence--Political aspects.
Government, Resistance to.
Pacifism--Political aspects.
Power (Social sciences)
HM1281 / .A83 2012
303.61 / AT-N
Nonviolence in political theory - Edinburgh Edinburgh University Press 2012 - vi,202p. 25 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Examines the relevance of nonviolent tactics to current debates about political action and political thought. Nonviolent political action has played a significant role in achieving social and political change in the last century. Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King were prominent proponents of nonviolence. Nonviolent political action or civil resistance has also been central to toppling communist regimes in Eastern Europe and to pro-democracy popular movements in Serbia, Georgia and the Ukraine. By scrutinizing the theories behind nonviolence, such as the role of the state, the rule of law and the nature of social and political power, Atack establishes nonviolence as a credible theme within Western political thought -- Publisher's description.
9780748638710
40021254272
Nonviolence--Political aspects.
Government, Resistance to.
Pacifism--Political aspects.
Power (Social sciences)
HM1281 / .A83 2012
303.61 / AT-N