He extended this belief to a strategy of nonviolent direct action to effect social change. The methods, theories and advice that he espoused over thirtyfive years ago have continually received praise as a means to. Additionally, a description and historical examples of each can be found in volume two of the politics of nonviolent action, by gene sharp. The list was originally published in gene sharp, the methods of nonviolent action, boston. Wise strategy, attention to the dynamics of nonviolent struggle, and careful selection of methods can increase a groups chances of success.
Kings message of nonviolence has been distorted the. He published his first major work, the politics of nonviolent action, in 1973 while teaching political science at harvard. Campaigning tactics in a time of social distancing thoughtful. But for decades, his practical writings on nonviolent revolution most notably. Download the pdf on 198 methods of nonviolent action by gene sharp. The politics of nonviolent action series by gene sharp. Listed below are 198 of them, classified into three broad categories. How to resist an unjust regime nonviolently scientific. 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 3 vols. Thinking about this challenge, i took to looking at legendary campaign strategist, gene sharps list of the 198 methods of nonviolent action for. Centre for applied nonviolent action and strategies canvas.
Download the pdf sharps dictionary of power and struggle. Play 05, 5 appendix 2 198 methods of nonviolent action benjamin gittins, 00. Below is the table of contents of gene sharps book the methods of nonviolent action, boston 1973. The book is available from war resisters league, 339 layfayette st. Intellectual created playbook used in a revolution the. Sharps 198 methods of nonviolent action, a list of tactics that range from. Violence gives an oppressor the excuse to crack down. Listed here are 198 of them, classified into three broad categories. There are hundreds of different methods or tactics of nonviolent action that have been used in the past, and nonviolent movements are. Handout 4 198 methods of nonviolent protest and persuasion by. Read about your method of nonviolent action and share what you learn with others.