Judging Nonviolence

Paperback

Main Details

Title Judging Nonviolence
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Professor Manfred B Steger
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback
Pages:144
Dimensions(mm): Height 229,Width 152
ISBN/Barcode 9780415933971
ClassificationsDewey:303.61
Audience
Undergraduate
Illustrations Illustrations, 1 map, ports.

Publishing Details

Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint Routledge Member of the Taylor and Francis Group
Publication Date 18 September 2003
Publication Country United States

Description

An innovative and accessible work that introduces readers to the main arguments for and against the use of violence in politics. Indeed, the problem of political violence has acquired new salience in the wake of the September 11th terrorist attacks. Written by an experienced teacher and scholar of the subject, the book has been specially designed to engage readers by encouraging them to assume the role of impartial jurors in a simulated trial against nonviolence. This exciting participatory format allows readers to explore the the main assumptions and myths that underpin various 'realist' and 'idealist' approaches to nonviolence. Key features of this text include: coverage of the main idealist theories, traditions, methods and movements that favor nonviolent political action coverage of the main realist arguments against nonviolent strategies examples of major nonviolent social and political movements from the early twentieth century to today

Reviews

"In these often brutal times, it is difficult to imagine a more urgently-needed text than Manfred Steger's "Judging Nonviolence. Written in a style that is elegant and yet straightforward, this volume will help audiences come to a sophisticated understanding of the principal arguments for and against the use of violence in politics. For those willing to explore the possibility that we might one day learn how to conduct our public affairs without recourse to violence, this book is indispensable.."-Timothy V. Kaufman-Osborn, Baker Ferguson Professor of Politics and Leadership, Whitman College, Washington