misconceptions of nonviolent resistance


Gene Sharp, The Politics of Nonviolent Action, (3 Vols..),
Boston: Porter Sargent, 1973.
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Bringing Down Dictators & Consolidating Democracies »Bringing Down Dictators & Consolidating Democracies
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1. Introduction: Theory »1. Introduction: Theory
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misconceptions of nonviolent resistance
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closeness between the contending groups needed »closeness between the contending groups needed
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culture »culture
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done via institutionalised political channels »done via institutionalised political channels
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limited to domestic conflicts »limited to domestic conflicts
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needs a charismatic leader »needs a charismatic leader
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nonviolence fails against violence »nonviolence fails against violence
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nonviolent action takes longer to produce victory »nonviolent action takes longer to produce victory
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pacifism »pacifism
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passivity »passivity
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people are inherently "good" »people are inherently "good"
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persuasion »persuasion
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used only for "good" »used only for "good"
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Non-violent resistance  »Non-violent resistance
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