The Independent Review Magazine - Summer 2023

In this issue

This year marks the fiftieth anniversary of publication of Gene Sharp’s "The Politics of Nonviolent Action." Economist Kenneth Boulding likened Sharp's book to "The Wealth of Nations" saying, “There is a single theme of immense importance to society played in innumerable variations.” The papers that constitute this symposium explore different aspects of Sharp’s book, emphasizing its contemporary relevance.

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