"A refusal by subjects to obey": Gene Sharp's Theory of Nonviolence - JSTOR Daily

By Matthew WillsFebruary 28, 20172 min read

Gene Sharp, repeatedly nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. has been called the "Machiavelli of nonviolence" and the "Clausewitz of nonviolent warfare."

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