Book HackThis Is an UprisingBy Mark Engler, Paul Engler
In a Nutshell
Mark Engler and Paul Engler analyze several nonviolent protests, outlining the craft that goes into mass movements that capture the world's attention.
Favorite Quote
Nonviolence is often written off as obsolete, an idea that has been mostly forgotten and is largely irrelevant in global affairs. Yet, every time it is cast aside, strategic nonviolent action seems to reassert itself as a historic force.
Mark Engler and Paul Engler
Introduction
The media portrays protests as spontaneous revolts that are unpredictable and often lead to violence.
The truth is that throughout the 20th and 21st centuries, the world has been transformed by strategically planned and executed nonviolent protests.
In their 2016 book This Is an Uprising, Mark Engler and Paul Engler explore the art of protest and how nonviolent uprisings can change the world for the better.
The book examines the core principles of peaceful protest and the philosophy behind nonviolence.
Mark Engler is an author, journalist, and founder of the outline magazine Democracy Uprising. Paul Engler is the founding director of the nonprofit organization The Center for the Working Poor.
Here are the 3 key insights from this Hack
- 1.There are two different schools of thought around nonviolent civil unrest
- 2.Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Nunc volutpat, leo ut.
- 3.Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Nunc volutpat, leo ut.
Stand out from the crowd
Uptime helps you save time, reach your goals, and feel more confident across any area of your life.
