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Blueprint for revolution : how to use rice pudding, Lego men, and other nonviolent techniques to galvanize communities, overthrow dictators, or simply change the world / Srdja Popovic ; with Matthew Miller.
"In Blueprint for Revolution, Srdja Popovic outlines his philosophy for implementing peaceful world change and provides a model for activists everywhere through stories of his own experience toppling dictatorships (peacefully) and of smaller examples of social change (like Occupy Wall Street or fighting for gay rights or zoning changes). Through examples of using laughter and music (e.g., Pussy Riot) to disarm the opposition and gather supporters, to staging a protest of Lego Men in Siberia (when flesh-and-blood people would have been shot), to a boycott of Cottage cheese in Israel to challenge price inflation while organizing around rice pudding to overthrow the dictator of the Maldives, Popovic uses true and sometimes outrageously clever examples of the ways in which non-violent resistance has achieved its means. Popovic argues in favor of non-violent resistance not for ideological reasons (as persuasive as those are) but because non-violence actually works better than violence. An inspiring (and useful!) guide for any activist--and a thoroughly entertaining read for any armchair politico"-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780812995305 (paperback)
- ISBN: 9780812995312 (ebook)
- Physical Description: xv, 282 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm
- Publisher: New York : Spiegel & Grau, 2015.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 267-272) and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | It Can Never Happen Here -- Dream Big, Start Small -- Vision of Tomorrow -- The Almighty Pillars of Power -- Laugh Your Way to Victory -- Make Oppression Backfire -- Its Unity, Stupid! -- Plan Your Way to Victory -- The Demons of Violence -- Finish What You Started -- Had to Be You. |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
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| Lillooet Branch | 303.6 POP (Text) | 35180000323369 | Non-fiction | Volume hold | Available | - |
| Castlegar Campus Library | HM 1281 P67 2014 (Text) | B001303411 | Display | Volume hold | Available | - |
| Sechelt Public Library | 303.61 POP (Text) | 3326000363396 | Nonfiction | Not holdable | Lost | 2019-06-25 |
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"In Blueprint for Revolution, Srdja Popovic outlines his philosophy for implementing peaceful world change and provides a model for activists everywhere through stories of his own experience toppling dictatorships (peacefully) and of smaller examples of social change (like Occupy Wall Street or fighting for gay rights or zoning changes). Through examples of using laughter and music (e.g., Pussy Riot) to disarm the opposition and gather supporters, to staging a protest of Lego Men in Siberia (when flesh-and-blood people would have been shot), to a boycott of Cottage cheese in Israel to challenge price inflation while organizing around rice pudding to overthrow the dictator of the Maldives, Popovic uses true and sometimes outrageously clever examples of the ways in which non-violent resistance has achieved its means. Popovic argues in favor of non-violent resistance not for ideological reasons (as persuasive as those are) but because non-violence actually works better than violence. An inspiring (and useful!) guide for any activist--and a thoroughly entertaining read for any armchair politico"-- - Random House, Inc.
An urgent and accessible handbook for peaceful protesters, activists, and community organizersâanyone trying to defend their rights, hold their government accountable, or change the world
Blueprint for Revolution will teach you how to
⢠make oppression backfire by playing your opponentsâ strongest card against them
⢠identify the âalmighty pillars of powerâ in order to shift the balance of control
⢠dream big, but start small: learn how to pick battles you can win
⢠listen to what people actually care about in order to incorporate their needs into your revolutionary vision
⢠master the art of compromise to bring together even the most disparate groups
⢠recognize your allies and view your enemies as potential partners
⢠use humor to make yourself heard, defuse potentially violent situations, and âlaugh your way to victoryâ
Praise for Blueprint for Revolution
âThe title is no exaggeration. Otporâs methods . . . have been adopted by democracy movements around the world. The Egyptian opposition used them to topple Hosni Mubarak. In Lebanon, the Serbs helped the Cedar Revolution extricate the country from Syrian control. In Maldives, their methods were the key to overthrowing a dictator who had held power for thirty years. In many other countries, people have used what Canvas teaches to accomplish other political goals, such as fighting corruption or protecting the environment.ââThe New York Times
âA clear, well-constructed, and easily applicable set of principles for any David facing any Goliath (sans slingshot, of course) . . . By the end of Blueprint, the idea that a punch is no match for a punch line feels like anything but a joke.ââThe Boston Globe
âAn entertaining primer on the theory and practice of peaceful protest.ââThe Guardian
âWith this wonderful book, Srdja Popovic is inspiring ordinary people facing injustice and oppression to use this tool kit to challenge their oppressors and create something much better. When I was growing up, we dreamed that young people could bring down those who misused their power and create a more just and democratic society. For Srdja Popovic, living in Belgrade in 1998, this same dream was potentially a much more dangerous idea. But with an extraordinarily courageous group of students that formed Otpor!, Srdja used imagination, invention, cunning, and lots of humor to create a movement that not only succeeded in toppling the brutal dictator Slobodan Miloševic but has become a blueprint for nonviolent revolution around the world. Srdja rules!ââPeter Gabriel
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âBlueprint for Revolution is not only a spirited guide to changing the world but a breakthrough in the annals of advice for those who seek justice and democracy. It asks (and not heavy-handedly): As long as you want to change the world, why not do it joyfully? Itâs not just funny. Itâs seriously funny. No joke.ââTodd Gitlin, author of The Sixties and Occupy Nation
