Gene Sharp

Gene Sharp was an influential American political scientist and author, best known for his pioneering work on nonviolent resistance and civil disobedience. Born on January 4, 1928, in the United States, he dedicated much of his life to studying the dynamics of power and the strategies that can be employed to challenge oppressive regimes. Sharp's seminal book, "From Dictatorship to Democracy," has been embraced worldwide as a guide for peaceful activism, offering practical advice and insights drawn from historical examples. His deep understanding of nonviolent action has inspired countless movements for social change across the globe.

From Dictatorship to Democracy

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Gene Sharp



From Dictatorship to Democracy, A Conceptual Framework for Liberation is a book-length essay on the generic problem of how to destroy a dict…

From Dictatorship to Democracy (version 2)

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Gene Sharp



From Dictatorship to Democracy, A Conceptual Framework for Liberation is a book-length essay on the generic problem of how to destroy a dict…

There Are Realistic Alternatives

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Gene Sharp



Violence in society and politics, whether in the form of war, terrorism, dictatorship, oppression, usurpation, or genocide, is widely recogn…

The Anti-Coup

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Gene Sharp



Supporters of political democracy, human rights, and social justice have good reasons to be alarmed about coups d'état. These abrupt …