Title Revolutionary nonviolence : organizing for freedom / James M. Lawson Jr. ; with Michael K. Honey and Kent Wong ; foreword by Angela Davis

Published Berkeley : University of California Press, 2022 ©2022

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Description 1 online resource (143 pages) Contents Frontmatter -- Contents -- Foreword by Angela Davis -- Preface -- Introduction to James M. Lawson's Talks, Dialogues, and Interviews -- 1 The Power of Nonviolence in the Fight for Racial Justice -- 2 Understanding Violence and Nonviolence -- 3 Steps of a Nonviolent Protest or Movement -- 4 Examples of Social Change through Nonviolence -- 5 Where Do We Go from Here? -- 6 You Have to Do the Truth Part First -- 7 A Brief Biography of James M. Lawson Jr. -- Notes -- Contributing Authors Summary A persuasive account of the philosophy and power of nonviolence organizing, and a resource for building and sustaining effective social movements. Despite the rich history of nonviolent philosophy, many people today are unfamiliar with the basic principles and practices of nonviolence--even as these concepts have guided so many direct-action movements to overturn forms of racial apartheid, military and police violence, and dictatorships around the world. Revolutionary Nonviolence is a crucial resource on the long history of nonviolent philosophy through the teachings of Rev. James M. Lawson Jr., one of the great practitioners of revolution through deliberate and sustained nonviolence. His ongoing work demonstrates how we can overcome violence and oppression through organized direct action, presenting a powerful roadmap for a new generation of activists. Rev. Lawson's work as a theologian, pastor, and social-change activist has inspired hope and liberation for more than sixty years. To hear and see him speak is to experience the power of the prophetic tradition in the African American and social gospel. In Revolutionary Nonviolence, Michael K. Honey and Kent Wong reflect on Rev. Lawson's talks and dialogues, from his speeches at the Nashville sit-in movement in 1960 to his lectures in the current UCLA curriculum. This volume provides a comprehensive introduction to Rev. Lawson's teachings on how to center nonviolence in successfully organizing for change Analysis 21st century activism books for activists civil rights freedom guide how to be an activist how to organize kamala harris labor rights learnings martin luther king jr nonviolence philosophy riots social change teachings Notes Print version record Subject Nonviolence. HISTORY / Social History Nonviolence Genre/Form Electronic books Form Electronic book Author Honey, Michael K., contributor. Wong, Kent, contributor. Davis, Angela Y. (Angela Yvonne), 1944- writer of foreword. ISBN 9780520387850 0520387856

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