Terrorism, which by definition targets civilians, is unacceptable, but a violent response to violence usually causes more violence. This book outlines some of the best thinking about nonviolent methods of resisting terrorism in the growing fields of international aid and nonviolent interposition.

The first section covers immediate nonviolent response to terrorism: international negotiations, mediations, and adjudication, UN and citizen sanctions, cross-cultural communication, citizen initiatives, international treaties and the World Court, the International Criminal Court, and nonviolent resistance through raising consciousness to mobilization and resisting state-sponsored terror. The second section, on long-term non-violent response to terrorism, discusses halting arms trade and militarism, stopping arms flow to terrorists, "defunding" the military, building sustainable just economies, aid to the poor, reducing privileged overconsumption, peace and conflict education, understanding and using the media, refugee repatriation, and helping indigenous liberation struggles.

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About the Author
Tom H. Hastings teaches in the graduate program of Conflict Resolution at Portland State University.

Reviews
"readable, informed, and well-documented...combines the concrete experience of an activist and the theoretical knowledge of a scholar...insightful reflections...invaluable contribution...highly recommended"-Choice.



Book Information
ISBN 9780786418749
Author Tom H. Hastings
Format Paperback
Page Count 252
Imprint McFarland & Co Inc
Publisher McFarland & Co Inc
Weight(grams) 345g
Dimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 13mm