I last published this list in november 2016, immediately after the election. A detailed examination of 198 specific methods of the technique illustrated with. His moral authority, economic resources, transport system, government bureaucracy, army, and policeto name but a few immediate sources of his powerrest finally upon the cooperation and assistance of other people. The methods, theories and advice that he espoused over thirtyfive years ago have continually received praise. The centre for applied nonviolent action and strategies canvas is a nonprofit, nongovernmental, educational institution focused on the use of nonviolent conflict. We study the methods of protest, noncooperation, and intervention that typically heighten a conflict and the use of these methods without the threat or use of injurious force to others.
Gene sharps researched and cataloged these 198 methods and provided a rich selection of historical examples in his seminal work, the politics of nonviolent action 3 vols. Modernization and the surge of nonviolent resistance. In the hope that interchange of the growing number of course syllabi and study outlines on nonviolence might be of mutual benefit to activists and academics encouraging universitylevel. The book is available from war resisters league, 339 layfayette st. Intellectual created playbook used in a revolution the. The methods of nonviolent action describes nearly twohundred specific methods of nonviolent action. Blockades mean putting your body in the way of something. German radio and television, the initial trickle of emigration became a torrent. Click here to download free software from litsoft platforms supported include windows 95 to 10 inclusive. There are at least 198 methods of nonviolent resistance. Pdf dynamics and factors of transition from violent to nonviolent. Nonviolence international is a network of resource centers that researches and promotes nonviolent action, a culture of peace, and seeks to reduce violence and passivity worldwide. Additionally, a description and historical examples of each can be found in volume two of the politics of nonviolent action, by gene sharp. Gene sharp researched and catalogued 198 methods of nonviolence in his 1973 book the politics of nonviolent action.
This book contains his foundational analyses of the nature of political power, and of the methods and dynamics. Pdf factors for successful nonviolent action in africa. Civil resistance processes in the international security map. In general, advocates of an activist philosophy of nonviolence use diverse methods in their campaigns for social change, including critical forms of education and persuasion, mass noncooperation, civil disobedience, nonviolent direct action, and social, political, cultural and economic forms of intervention. Nonviolent action implies a commitment to utilizing nonviolent and creative means e. In 1972, gene sharp identified 198 methods of social, economic. Maharaj, mac 2008 the anc and south africas negotiated.
List of 198 methods that groups can adopt to pursue nonviolent action, composed by prof gene sharp in his work the politics of nonviolent action. Power and struggle politics of nonviolent action, part. The politics of nonviolent action access, a website advocating for global digital freedom, released a guide on maintaining online and mobile phone security, with versions in arabic and english. For the most part, when we talk about training for nonviolent action, we are talking about training people to shift the human relationships and the social institutions that make up our communities and societies. First published in the politics of nonviolent action, vol. Nonviolent action defined global nonviolent action database. Nonviolent action, in contrast, is more commonly used to refer to methods of action. Wall charts for mass action trainings, from trainings in prague, 2001. It was founded in 2004 by srda popovic and the ceo of orion telecom, slobodan dinovic. Prof gene sharps list of methods of nonviolent action author. The methods of nonviolent action will be of interest to those seeking specific methods of.
The book outlines each method and gives information about its historical use. But for decades, his practical writings on nonviolent revolution most. Unfortunately these series are not really focusing on nva techniques and tactics that could. Call us at the afsc office or send us an email for more information and a confidential chat. Download table 198 methods of nonviolent action gathered by gene sharp from publication. The fourth section, working under repression, offers guidelines for how to. Wise strategy, attention to the dynamics of nonviolent struggle, and careful selection of methods can increase a groups chances of success. The one time you can be proud not to vote is if an election system is corrupt and only acts as. Sharps 198 methods of nonviolent action, a list of tactics that range. Training for nonviolent action new tactics in human rights. Both were former members of the serbian youth resistance movement, otpor. Nonviolent struggle united states institute of peace. Cooperative power of nonviolence, nonviolence today 17 1990, 2 pgs. Nonviolent action network nonviolent action network.
Politics of nonviolent action, complicated visual model from. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. The politics of nonviolent action 1 formal statement 1. Nonviolent resistance nvr or nonviolent action is the practice of achieving goals such as social change through symbolic protests, civil disobedience, economic or political noncooperation, satyagraha, or other methods, while being nonviolent this type of action highlights the desires of an individual or group that feels that something needs to change to improve the current condition of the. Dynamics and factors of transition from violent to nonviolent resistance. Gene sharp published his seminal trilogy, the politics of nonviolent action, in 1973. Over the last month, ive become rather interested in the work of gene sharp. The methods of nonviolent intervention nonviolent intervention is defined by sharp to take action, in the time and place where an injustice or violence is most direct or prevalent, in an attempt to prevent or stop it. Nonviolent communicationalanguageoflifemarshallbrosenberg 1. Handout 4 198 methods of nonviolent protest and persuasion by. Sharp surveys nonviolent action in every conceivable form from relentless singing and parading, to chatting it up with the soldiers of an occupying power.
Action resources organizing for power, organizing for change. Nonviolent definition of nonviolent by merriamwebster. We can become so involved in our own movement that we can become very focused on just a. He has published numerous books and journals that discuss, analyze and present realistic alternatives to violent action. Additionally, a description and historical examples of each can be found in volume. Centre for applied nonviolent action and strategies. The third section, running the nonviolent campaign, teaches you more advanced skills, such as managing a nonviolent campaign. Nonviolent tmcommunication a language of life marshall b. Engaging youth in nonviolent activism new tactics in. Listed here are 198 of them, classified into three broad categories. Nonviolent action is more forceful, disruptive or unorthodox than conventional political action, but not as forceful or destructive as violence.
Gene sharp in his classic book the politics of nonviolent action lists 198. The technique of nonviolent action by gene sharp a rulers power is ultimately dependent on support from the people he would rule. The politics of nonviolent action is a threevolume political science book by gene sharp, originally published in the united states in 1973. Our definition is not located in the discourse of morality and ethics, although some people may choose to use nonviolent action for ethical reasons. These are all techniques of social action that do not involve causing physical harm to. Nonviolent methods and the american civil rights movement 19551965 bo wirmark department of peace and conflict research, uppsala university 1. The following list of 198 methods of nonviolent action is from gene sharp and his albert einstein institution. Prof gene sharps list of methods of nonviolent action. Communication technology and nonviolent action, by brian martin. Power and struggle politics of nonviolent action, part 1. Nonviolent methods of action have been a powerful tool since the early 20th century for social protest and revolutionary. Summary of methods of nonviolent action by gene sharp summary written by conflict research consortium staff citation. Definitions of nonviolent methods for a definition of the methods of nonviolent action we will use the one proposed by gene sharp 1969.
Gene sharp researched and catalogued these 198 methods and provided a rich selection of historical examples in his seminal work, the politics of nonviolent action 3 vols. Gene sharps researched and catalogued these 198 methods and provided a rich selection of historical examples in his seminal work, the politics of nonviolent action. Gene sharp and first published in his 1973 book, the politics of nonviolent action, vol. Practitioners of nonviolent struggle have an entire arsenal of nonviolent weapons at their disposal. Below is the table of contents of gene sharps book the methods of nonviolent action, boston 1973.
This webinar series will assist your community to apply values, theory, and practice of active nonviolence, nonviolent civil disobedience, and direct action, as you plan and develop your efforts to build power locally as part of your community rights campaign. If your group is preparing a nonviolent campaign, or if you are considering participation in an act of civil disobedience, we strongly urge you to seek training in methods of nonviolent action. Gene sharp researched and catalogued these 198 methods and provided a rich selection of historical examples. Listed below are 198 of them, classified into three broad categories. Once it is installed, click on one of the puzzle links below. Key papers on other websites 198 methods of nonviolent action by dr. It is one of their many excellent and widelyused publications on nonviolent social and political action. Factors for successful nonviolent action in africa. An encyclopedia of nonviolent action from actup to womens suffrage garland reference library of the humanities powers, roger s. Communication technology and nonviolent action brian martin. Nonviolent definition is abstaining or free from violence.
Nonviolent methods and the american civil rights movement. The list was originally published in gene sharp, the methods of nonviolent action, boston. Sharp is one of the most influential theoreticians of nonviolent action, and his publications have been influential in struggles around the world. I flipped through this at a friends house and it is utterly ridiculousa book like this cant pull punches if it aims to be any good.