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Pacifism As Pathology: Reflections On The Role Of Armed Struggle In North America
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This Extraordinarily Important Book Cuts To The Heart Of One Of The Central Reasons Movements To Bring About Social And Environmental Justice Always Fail. The Fundamental Question Here Is: Is Violence Ever An Acceptable Tool To Help Bring About Social Change? This Is Probably The Most Important Question Of Our Time, Yet So Often Discussions Around It Fall Into Clichs And Magical Thinking: That Somehow If We Are Merely Good And Nice Enough People, The State Will Stop Using Its Violence To Exploit Us All. Would That This Were True.Derrick Jensen, Author Of Endgame, From The Introduction.Pacifism, The Ideology Of Nonviolent Political Resistance, Has Been The Norm Among Mainstream North American Progressive Groups For Decades. But To What End? Ward Churchill Challenges The Pacifist Movements Heralded Victoriesgandhi In India, 1960S Antiwar Activists, Even Martin Luther Kings Civil Rights Movementsuggesting That Their Success Was In Spite Of, Rather Than Because Of, Their Nonviolent Tactics. Pacifism As Pathologywas Written As A Response Not Only To Churchills Frustration With His Own Activist Experience, But Also To A Debate Raging In The Activist And Academic Communities. He Argues That Pacifism Is In Many Ways Counterrevolutionary; That It Defends The Status Quo, And Doesnt Lead To Social Change. In These Times Of Upheaval And Global Protest, This Is A Vital And Extremely Relevant Book.Ward Churchill Is A Prolific Writer And Lecturer, Having Authored, Coauthored, Or Edited Over Twenty Books. He Is A Member Of The Leadership Council Of Colorado Aim (American Indian Movement).In Oakland, California On March 24, 2015 A Fire Destroyed The Ak Press Warehouse Along With Several Other Businesses. Please Consider Visiting The Ak Press Website To Learn More About The Fundraiser To Help Them And Their Neighbors.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Pacifism As Pathology'? A: 'Pacifism As Pathology' explores the effectiveness of nonviolent political resistance in North America, questioning whether pacifism truly leads to social change or if it defends the status quo.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of 'Pacifism As Pathology' is Ward Churchill, a prominent writer and lecturer known for his work in political advocacy and activism.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'Pacifism As Pathology' has a total of 162 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Pacifism As Pathology' published? A: 'Pacifism As Pathology' was published on January 1, 2007.
- Q: What condition is the used book in? A: The used book is described as being in good condition.
- Q: What category does this book belong to? A: 'Pacifism As Pathology' falls under the category of Political Advocacy.
- Q: What is the significance of the book's content? A: The book addresses the limitations of pacifism in social movements and argues for the necessity of armed struggle in achieving social change.
- Q: Does the book discuss historical examples of nonviolent movements? A: Yes, the book examines historical figures like Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr., questioning the successes attributed to their nonviolent tactics.
- Q: What is the author's background? A: Ward Churchill is a prolific author and lecturer, having written over twenty books and being involved in the American Indian Movement.