Gandhi and King: The Power of Nonviolent Resistance

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Explores the meaning and nature of nonviolent political resistance through the lives of two of its greatest philosopher practitioners, Mohandis Karamchand Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr. The lives and work of Gandhi and Martin Luther King have much to teach us about nonviolent resistance to oppression. This book presents a comparative analysis of their legacies that demonstrates how powerful peace and love can be, even in the face of hate-filled oppression, aggression, and violence. No two individuals had a greater impact on the 20th century's monumental struggles for freedom, justice and peace. Gandhi showed the world that steadfastly and nonviolently adhering to the truth gave the world a practical alternative to the madness of war and violence. King used nonviolence to realize his dream of a beloved community and to beckon his white countrymen to live up to the lofty ideals bequeathed to them by America's founders. The two men came from widely divergent cultural, religious, economic, and political backgrounds and settings, yet they both wielded nonviolent weapons effectively. This comparison not only demonstrates the broad applicability of nonviolent principles; it also highlights the importance of merging high ideals with a practical program that produces positive results in people's lives. Combines the lessons about nonviolence to be learned from King and Gandhi.

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Including the rare pictures of Gandhi and King in the book is appealing as it gives the readers the chance to see some of the pictures, which they might not have been able to see otherwise, and it is helpful in understanding that these high-minded ideals were practiced by real human beings. This book can be used in peace studies courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels and is an excellent book for anyone interested in the nonviolent resistance of Gandhi the King.-Peace & Change
"Including the rare pictures of Gandhi and King in the book is appealing as it gives the readers the chance to see some of the pictures, which they might not have been able to see otherwise, and it is helpful in understanding that these high-minded ideals were practiced by real human beings. This book can be used in peace studies courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels and is an excellent book for anyone interested in the nonviolent resistance of Gandhi the King."-Peace & Change

Author Bio

MICHAEL J. NOJEIM is Associate Professor of Political Science at Ohio University-Eastern in St. Clairsville. He teaches courses on nonviolence and has trained inmates in Ohio's prisons to resolve their conflicts using nonviolent means.