Review:
Why Civil Resistance Works: The Strategic Logic Of Nonviolent Conflict By Erica Chenoweth And Maria J. Stephan
overall review score: 4.5
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Why Civil Resistance Works: The Strategic Logic of Nonviolent Conflict by Erica Chenoweth and Maria J. Stephan is a book that explores the effectiveness of nonviolent forms of resistance in achieving social and political change.
Key Features
- Analyzes data on hundreds of campaigns for regime change, self-determination, and democratic transition
- Provides insights into the strategic advantages of nonviolent resistance compared to violent uprisings
- Offers practical lessons for activists, policymakers, and scholars interested in civil resistance movements
Pros
- Well-researched and data-driven analysis
- Offers a fresh perspective on the efficacy of nonviolent resistance
- Practical implications for those involved in activism or policy-making
Cons
- May be overly academic or dense for some casual readers
- Focuses primarily on historical examples rather than current events