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Power and Struggle

The Politics of Nonviolent Action seriesNext:The Methods of Nonviolent Action(1973) →

A rigorous analysis of political power, demonstrating that it derives from sources in the society. Even the power of dictators can be destroyed by withdrawal of necessary sources of cooperation. With an introduction to the technique of nonviolent action, its characteristics, history and achievements.

Genre
adventure
Audience
adult
Length
short · 113 pages

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