Gandhi Wields the Weapon of Moral Power; Three Case Histories
- 348 pages
- 13 hours of reading
Gene Sharp Book order
January 21, 1928 – January 28, 2018
Gene Sharp was a seminal theorist of nonviolent action, whose work meticulously dissects the nature of political power. He posited that power is not an inherent quality of rulers, but rather a dynamic derived from the obedience of subjects, who collectively hold the capacity to withdraw that power through non-cooperation. His research, deeply informed by figures such as Mohandas K. Gandhi, offers a pragmatic, analytical framework for understanding civil disobedience as a potent method for achieving significant societal change. Sharp's insights have profoundly influenced numerous global movements advocating for freedom and democracy.
- 2021
- 2021
Gandhi Faces the Storm
- 92 pages
- 4 hours of reading
Recognized for its cultural significance, this work contributes to the foundational knowledge of civilization. It has been curated by scholars for its importance in understanding historical and societal contexts, making it a valuable addition to any collection focused on cultural heritage and intellectual history.
- 2018
Mae's beloved older sister, Abbie, has been missing for years. Mae has her theories about where Abbie might be. But nowhere in her wildest imagination do those theories encompass a fantasy world full of terrifying monsters, power-hungry nobles, and nefarious scientists. That is, until Abbie suddenly reappears in Mae's world. And not alone.
- 2011
From Dictatorship to Democracy
- 160 pages
- 6 hours of reading
From Dictatorship to Democracy was a pamphlet, printed and distributed by Dr Gene Sharp and based on his study, over a period of forty years, on non-violent methods of demonstration. Now in its fourth edition, it was originally handed out by the Albert Einstein Institution, and although never actively promoted, to date it has been translated into thirty-one languages. This astonishing book travelled as a photocopied pamphlet from Burma to Indonesia, Serbia and most recently Egypt, Tunisia and Syria, with dissent in China also reported. Surreptitiously handed out amongst youth uprisings the world over - how the 'how-to' guide came about and its role in the recent Arab uprisings is an extraordinary tale. Once read you'll find yourself urging others to read it and indeed want to gift it.
