The lessons from gene sharps books are used by revolutionaries all over the world. Gene sharps second volume in the landmark nonviolence theory study, politics of nonviolent action, outlines 198 types of nonviolent action, including historical examples, divided into seven sections. Gene sharp r esearched and catalogued these 198 methods and provided a rich selection of historical examples in his seminal work, the politics of nonviolent action 3 vols. In his book waging nonviolent struggle he describes 198 methods of nonviolent action.
Those determined to force such an end have a variety of options for getting startedindeed, a great many options. In early greece, aristophanes lysistrata gives the fictional example of women withholding sexual favors from their husbands until war was abandoned. Gene sharps researched and catalogued these 198 methods and provided arieh selection ofhistorical examples in. 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. As examples, sharp has collected 198 methods of nonviolent action from his reading of history. The politics of nonviolent action is a threevolume political science book by gene sharp, originally published in the united states in 1973. Listed here are 198 of them, classified into three broad categories. He was the founder of the albert einstein institution, a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the study of nonviolent action.
Language of civil resistance in conflicts by gene sharp. Handout 4 198 methods of nonviolent protest and persuasion by. Civil disobedience of illegitimate laws action by government personnel 1. Pdf non violent action download full pdf book download. Download the pdf on 198 methods of nonviolent action by gene sharp. At one point he called these methods weapons, to emphasize that they are used in conflict situations. Gene sharp was the founder of the albert einstein institution put together 198 methods of nonviolent action. Gene sharp and first published in his 1973 book, the politics of nonviolent action, vol. Inspired by gene sharps 198 methods of nonviolent action, this dynamic resource provides the framework for facilitators, educators, and community members. These are the pieces which you fill your campaigns with. Remembering gene sharp, a pioneer of people power waging. Sharps 198 methods of nonviolent action, also available online as pdf file, provides a list of tactics, ranging from popular nonobedience to disguised disobedience, said a. Albert einstein institution, c1990 pdf at sharp, gene. Gene sharps rationalized and routinized politics of nonviolent action, still littleknown, were a key source of direction and inspiration for mns training activities.
Wise strategy, attention to the dynamics of nonviolent struggle, and careful selection of methods can increase a groups chance of success. Gene sharp at his office in east boston, where he founded the albert einstein institution. Read more on related posts via taxonomies there are realistic alternatives by gene sharp on. Sharp eventually identified 198 different methods of nonviolent actions that had been used throughout history. Gene sharp january 21, 1928 january 28, 2018 was an american political scientist.
The albert einstein institution198 methods of nonviolent. This is the question gene sharp has spent his life trying to answer. A description and historical examples of each can be found in volume two of the politics of nonviolent action by gene sharp. They are the best way to challenge oppression across the world, wherever we encounter it. Dr sharps 198 non violent methods to challenge tyrannies helped to bring down mubarak. Listed below are 198 of them, classified into three broad categories. Handout 4 198 methods of nonviolent protest and persuasion. Sharp is one of the most influential theoreticians of nonviolent action, and his publications have been influential in struggles around the world. Download the pdf on 198 methods of nonviolent action. Jacobs talks to gene sharp about why his calls for. Wise strategy, attention to the dynamics of nonviolent struggle, and careful selection of methods can increase a groups chances of success.
A description and historical examples of each can be found in volume two of the politics of nonviolent action, by gene sharp. Could tyranny, he wondered, be successfully resisted by nonviolently undermining the pillars of support that kept dictators in power. Additionally, a description and historical examples of each can be found in volume. Discussion of sharps work invariably includes his list of 198 methods of nonviolent action, originally presented in detail in the second volume of the politics of nonviolent action. A guide to strategic planning for action to end a dictatorship or other oppression east boston, ma. Gene sharp, a political scientist and nonviolence activist, has written extensively about methods of nonviolence. Gene sharp, the egyptian revolts prophet of nonviolence. It includes approaches as varied as vigils, fasting, land occupations, protest.
Download the pdf on 198 methods of nonviolent action sharp, gene. Like gene sharp in politics of nonviolent action, we are demystifying nonviolence. The politics of nonviolent action 1 formal statement 1. Download the pdf sharps dictionary of power and struggle. In 1972, gene sharp identified 198 methods of social, economic. Adapted from the 1973 gene sharp book the politics of nonviolent action. His books and his list of 198 methods of nonviolent action have been circulated. This is a list of methods on nonviolent action, which were first published by the author in his 1973 book, the politics of nonviolent action, vol. The essence of sharps theory of power is that the power of rulers derives from consent of the subjects. 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. Group or mass petitions communications with a wider audience 7. Gene sharp founded the academic field of nonviolent resistance. Gene sharp published his seminal trilogy, the politics of nonviolent action, in 1973. Listed below are 198 of them, classif ied into three b road categories.
Gene sharp, the politics of nonviolent action 3 vols. This book contains his foundational analyses of the nature of political power, and of the methods and dynamics. The practice of nonviolence 198 methods of nonviolent action. Ruaridh arrow gene sharp, who passed away at the age of 90 on sunday, was not only a key figure in the development of a whole new field of study devoted to helping people realize their own power, he was a key figure in the lives of so many who found inspiration in his work and took it in new directions. The godfather of nonviolent action it doesnt take an einstein. Prof gene sharps list of methods of nonviolent action author. 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. The young lions of tahrir square found inspiration in the writings of an 83yearold american. Inspired by gene sharps 198 methods of nonviolent action, this dynamic resource provides the framework for facilitators, educators, and community members to lead an experiential activity that helps participants get to know one another, learn about different nonviolent strategies, and connect nonviolence theory to real world examples. Prof gene sharps list of methods of nonviolent action.
Gene sharp s 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 sharp, the worlds leading writer on nonviolent action, uses a theory of power based on a division between rulers and subjects and on the withdrawing of consent as the main avenue for. The methods, theories and advice that he espoused over thirtyfive years ago have continually received praise. American professor gene sharp researched and catalogued these 198 methods and. Noncooperation with conscription and deportation 8.