Gene sharps second volume in the landmark nonviolence theory study, politics of nonviolent action, outlines 198 types of nonviolent action, including historical examples, divided into seven sections. When he devised his nowfamous list of 198 methods of nonviolent action, sharp divided the tactics into. The technique of nonviolent action, and the policy of civilian defense relying upon it, can be regarded as extreme forms of the strategy of indirect approach which liddell hart has propounded in the sphere of military strategy. Wise strategy, attention to the dynamics of nonviolent struggle, and careful selection of methods can increase a groups chances of success. Additionally, any methods with a number in parentheses e. Sharps contributions are generally recognized as the definitive collection of these methods and their classifications are employed by teachers, trainers, activists, and scholars, and have been translated into scores of languages. Any errors i make of interpretation are my responsibility alone. Looking for ideas to keep your actions lively, engaging, and full of impact. The key is that there are innumerable ways to undertake action that are neither conventional nor do physical harm to opponents. Gandhi taking a full year to visit, consult and reflect before deciding on launching a big new offensive. One of the most fascinating documents in his work is a list of 198 methods of nonviolent action. The methods of nonviolent action by gene sharp goodreads. Group or mass petitions communications with a wider audience 7.
It would require 38 miles of mountaintop removal and damage thousands of. Gene sharps researched and catalogued these 198 methods and provided a rich selection of historical. This method is effective in situations where a group of people is denied admittance into a certain event or facility. Oct 03, 2017 written by political scientist gene sharp, this book discuses strategic nonviolent theory, it is the 2nd volume of three books in the politics of nonviolent action series. Nonviolent action confounds the usual image of the enemy. The list should also indicateif there is still doubtthat nonviolent action is not simply an individual phenomenon, but a technique of action capable of making a powerful. The book is available from war resisters league, 339 layfayette st. In gandhis perspective, selfsuffering is an important part of satyagraha, but this is easy to misrepresent as adopting a victim role. Gene sharp researched and catalogued 198 methods of nonviolence in his 1973 book the politics of nonviolent action. How to form your action committee and start planning for september. This volume focuses on the 198 methods of nonviolent action, created by gene, separated into individual sections, these methods are simply explained with examples from. Noncooperation with social events, customs, and institutions. These were first published in the politics of nonviolent action, in 1973.
It is a comprehensive list of possible tactics that might be used in a nonviolent defense or liberation struggle. In the book, a threevolume classic on civil disobedience, he provides a pragmatic political analysis of nonviolent action as a method for applying power in a. Below is the table of contents of gene sharps book the methods of nonviolent action, boston 1973. Additionally, a description and historical examples of each can be found in volume two of the politics of nonviolent action, by gene sharp. Nov 29, 2012 gene sharp activistnobel peace prize nominee scholar canonical list of 198 methods of nonviolent action 1973 most in.
The atlantic coast pipeline is an environmental and human rights disaster. The methods of nonviolent action published dec 29, 2009 last edit nov 20, 2010 from gene sharp, the methods of nonviolent action, boston 1973 the methods of nonviolent protest and persuasion formal statements. Enormous and exciting developments have taken place over recent decades to make this strategic theory available and accessible to people around the world, notably through education and mainstream acceptance of the theory core concepts of successful nonviolent action are support, careful planning and strong. Dec 29, 2009 the methods of nonviolent action published dec 29, 2009 last edit nov 20, 2010 from gene sharp, the methods of nonviolent action, boston 1973. Gene sharp and first published in his 1973 book, the politics of nonviolent action, vol. Additionally, a description and historical examples of each can be found in volume. The cnv nonviolent action toolkit pdf is updated each year and has all you need to organize a nonviolent action in your community download here. You are currently browsing the tag archive for the nonviolent tag. Leave a comment on 198 methods of nonviolent action far too often people struggling for democratic rights and justice are not aware of the full range of methods of nonviolent action. Gene sharps list of the 198 methods of nonviolent action for some. The term nonviolent action refers to those methods of protest, noncooperation, and intervention in which the actionists, without employing physical violence, refuse to do certain things which they are expected, or required, to do. Wise strategy, attention to the dynamics of nonviolent struggle, and careful selection of methods can increase a. Campaign nonviolence action week pace e bene nonviolence.
Generally speaking, the methods of nonviolent protest are symbolic in their effect. In modern times, nonviolent methods of action have been a powerful tool for social protest and revolutionary social and political change. Training for nonviolent action new tactics in human rights. Download the pdf on 198 methods of nonviolent action by gene sharp. Peace scholar gene sharp researched and catalogued 198 methods of nonviolent action. Methods of nonviolent protest and persuasion byebye 45. The book outlines each method and gives information about its historical use. Gene sharp, an influential and highly regarded scholar of collective action and popular movements, drafted a famous list of 198 methods of nonviolent protest and persuasion back in 1973. Gene sharp researched and catalogued these 198 methods and provided a rich selection of historical examples. Nonviolent action network nonviolent action network. May 19, 2018 leave a comment on 198 methods of nonviolent action far too often people struggling for democratic rights and justice are not aware of the full range of methods of nonviolent action.
Before the global climate strike week of action, i told you that 198 methods was built for this. Listed below are 198 of them, classified into three broad categories. Nonviolent methods can be thought of as nonviolent weapons or tools that are typically utilized as alternative acts of resistance. Nonviolent struggle is based upon the very nature of power in society and politics. Every petition you signed online, every trump official we forced to resign, every action we took at ferc, at a bank, at a governors office in ny or nc, its been in preparation for this kind of moment. The vision and goals of campaign nonviolence a checklist and timeline to september.
She uses examples from all over the world explaining the. Read about your method of nonviolent action and share what you learn with others. The material is drawn from his 1973 book, the politics of nonviolent action. If built, the acp would generate more than 67 million metric tons of global warming pollution each year the equivalent of 20 coal plants. Civil, nonviolence and critique researchgate, the professional network for scientists. Listed below are 198 of them, classif ied into three b road categories. These methods are broken into three broad classifications. Download the pdf sharps dictionary of power and struggle. The methods of nonviolent action describes nearly twohundred specific methods of nonviolent action. In researching for this database we have identified methods beyond sharps 198. If you want to read esas entire catalogue of methods, you may do so here, or download the full list of 198 methods here the sitin.
Dec 23, 2011 an example of some of the 198 methods. A detailed examination of 198 specific methods of the technique illustrated with actual cases within the broad classes of nonviolent protest and persuasion. Listed here are 198 of them, classified into three broad categories. Martin smedjeback back to table of contents peace scholar gene sharp researched and catalogued 198 methods of nonviolent action. He has published numerous books and journals that discuss, analyze and present realistic alternatives to violent action. Gene sharp activistnobel peace prize nominee scholar canonical list of 198 methods of nonviolent action 1973 most in. Adapted from the 1973 gene sharp book the politics of nonviolent action. Sharp is one of the most influential theoreticians of nonviolent action, and his publications have been influential in struggles around the world.
To understand what constitutes a method of nonviolent action, see the. Understanding the methods of nonviolent action nonviolenceny. Sep 23, 2016 nonviolent action confounds the usual image of the enemy. People have been using nonviolent action for thousands of years. Nov 12, 2015 the technique of nonviolent action has been more widely practiced than is generally recognized. By gene sharp looking for ideas to keep your actions lively, engaging, and full of impact. This is the second volume in sharps three volume series, the politics of nonviolent action. Gene sharp the politics of nonviolent action all three. The methods, theories and advice that he espoused over thirtyfive years ago have continually received praise as a means to. The full list is available here from the albert einstein institution that.
Although the idea of 198 methods of nonviolent action has become almost a cliche in some circles, its implications still remain to be fully grasped. Campaigning tactics in a time of social distancing thoughtful. This selection highlight some of the most relevant options for. Forms of nonviolent action war resisters international. The methods of nonviolent action describes nearly twohundred specific methods of nonviolent action the methods of nonviolent action will be of interest to those seeking specific methods of nonviolent action and resistance. Fuller surveys may be found in the entries on civil resistance, nonviolent resistance and nonviolent revolution. But for decades, his practical writings on nonviolent revolution most notably from dictatorship to democracy, a 93page guide to toppling autocrats, available for download in 24. Methods of nonviolent action there is a very wide range of methods, or forms, of nonviolent action, and at least 197 have been identified. By creating a queue where admittance would take place a group can bring attention to the discrimination. Below is a summary of these various forms, the full list is. Over the last month, ive become rather interested in the work of gene sharp. This work is divided into six chapters, with an introduction. Download table 198 methods of nonviolent action gathered by gene sharp from publication.
And we encourage you to browse our selection of historical examples to illustrate each of the actions, below. What can be learned from recent studies on nonviolent action. The methods of nonviolent protest and persuasion formal. The technique of nonviolent action satyagraha foundation. He has argued that a direct strategyconfronting the opponent headonconsolidates the opponents strength. That is why 198 methods, bxe and 220 other organizations are campaigning for ferc to be replaced by frec, a new federal renewable energy commission. Gene sharp was the founder of the albert einstein institution put together 198 methods of nonviolent action.
Summary of methods of nonviolent action beyond intractability. Written by political scientist gene sharp, this book discuses strategic nonviolent theory, it is the 2nd volume of three books in the politics of nonviolent action series. A button that says download on the app store, and if clicked it. This book contains his foundational analyses of the nature of political power, and of the methods and dynamics. If you want to read esas entire catalogue of methods, you may do so here, or download the full list of 198 methods here. This week, we will be featuring five different methods of nonviolent protest as described in gene sharps book the politics of nonviolent action.
Aug 28, 2009 198 methods of nonviolent direct action 1. An exhaustive, annotated, bibliography, very strong on earlier history of nonviolent action, but also including many recent nonviolent campaigns up to the mid1990s. A description and historical examples of each can be found in volume two of the politics of nonviolent action by gene sharp. An update on the world march for peace and nonviolence that we featured on the site in august.
The politics of nonviolent action is a threevolume political science book by gene sharp, originally published in the united states in 1973. Part ii the methods and dynamics of nonviolent action and. The methods of nonviolent action will be of interest to those seeking specific methods of nonviolent action and resistance. Dual sovereignty and parallel government far too often people struggling for democratic rights and justice are not aware of the full range of methods of nonviolent action. As part of a green new deal, frec would be charged with ending all fossil fuel use and regulating utility markets as they transition to 100% clean and renewable power over the next few years.
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