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$4.95, Cloth, 224 pages, 1969

The Nature of Civilizations, Matthew Melko 

An innovative approach to comparative history that draws on the work of Coulbourn, Spengler and Toynbee (among others) to define and construct a basic model of civilization. The author then views current Western civilization in this light and predicts its future possibilities.

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$3.00, Paper, 500 pages, 1969

The New Left: A Collection of Essays, ed. Priscilla Long 

Twenty-seven essays provide original insight into the nature of the movement, its tactics, strategy and ultimate goals. Included are Noam Chomsky on the Welfare/Warfare State; Howard Zinn on Marxism; Munaker, Goldfield and Weisstein on female liberation; and many more. 

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$9.95, paper, 105 pages, 1973

The Politics of Nonviolent Action, Gene Sharp 

Part 1: Power and Struggle 

A rigorous analysis of political power, demonstrating that it derives from sources in the society. Even the power of dictators can be destroyed by withdrawal of necessary sources of cooperation. With an introduction to the technique of nonviolent action, its characteristics, history and achievements.  


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$10.95, paper, 368 pages, 1973

 

Part 2: The Methods of Nonviolent Action 

A detailed examination of 198 specific methods of the technique — illustrated with actual cases — within the broad classes of nonviolent protest and persuasion, non-cooperation (social, economic and political) and nonviolent intervention.  

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$13.95, paper, 480

 

Part 3: The Dynamics of Nonviolent Action 

An illustrated analysis of how the technique “works” against a violent, repressive opponent. Includes discussion of the groundwork for such struggle, as well as requirements for effectiveness and reactions to repression. 

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