Tinderbox:
by Stephen Zunes
foreword by Richard
Falk
A critical overview of the modern history of
See comments about the book from leading scholars
below.
Nonviolent Social Movements
Edited by Stephen Zunes,
Lester Kurtz and Sara Beth Asher
A collection of inspiration case histories and analyses
written by Stephen Zunes and other scholars and
activists on mass nonviolent action for freedom and social justice in the
Middle East, Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America and the United States
See comments about the book from leading scholars and
activists, below.
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Praise for Tinderbox:
“Tinderbox is exactly what we have
needed—a concise, intelligent account of American policy in the
Howard Zinn
Professor Emeritus,
author, People’s History of the United States
“A careful, informed and perceptive reconstruction of major
historical forces in the
Noam Chomsky
Professor of Linguistics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
author,
Manufacturing Consent
“This
book does a wonderful job of explaining the tragedy of
Rabbi Michael Lerner
Editor, Tikkun Magazine
“This is the book that Americans should
read to really find out ‘why they hate us.’
An essential guide, perhaps the most useful book on
the actual record of
As`ad AbuKhalil
Professor of Political Science,
California State University-- Stanislaus
author, Bin Laden, Islam, and
“Nobody
has a better grasp of the impacts of
Scott Kennedy
Chair, National Council, Fellowship of Reconciliation
“Clearly written, timely, and wise, making
complex history understandable even for those without previous background on
these issues.
For years, Stephen Zunes has been ahead of the curve. We need to listen to him
now more than ever.”
Paul Loeb
author, Soul of a Citizen:
Living With Conviction in a Cynical Time
“His clear exposition exposes the fallacies and contradictions of U.S. Middle East policy and suggests reasonable alternatives.”
Joel Beinin
Professor of
former President, Middle East Studies Association of North America
“A holistic and multi-faceted interpretation of the failures and follies of U.S. policy by one of the most insightful, independent-minded, and prolific Middle East analysts in the United States today.”
Martha
Honey
Senior Fellow, Institute for Policy Studies
“Scholarly analysis at its best. Provocative and perceptive.”
Naseer Aruri
Chancellor Professor (Emeritus),
“Zunes provides a rare service in combining insights on
Saul Landau
Director of Digital Media and International Outreach Programs
“Zunes has a scope and sweep that are impressive. A must read for anyone who would understand how others see us, the negative impact of many of our policies in the Middle East, and the root causes of terrorism against us.”
Kathleen Christison
author,
Perceptions of
Praise for Nonviolent Social Movements:
“An
excellent collection of case studies knitted together by the editors’
presentation of a sound set of theoretical issues. Both help us understand the dynamics of
nonviolent social movements.”
Paul Joseph
Professor of Sociology
“A passionate treatise on the effectiveness of nonviolence as compared to armed initiatives – a book worth reading and using.”
Matt Myer
War Resisters League
“This book demonstrates that
many brave people in diverse political situations are effective because they
have decided that the means are as important as the ends, that one does not
defeat evil with more evil, repression with repression, violence with violence.
Scholars and activists alike will find much to ponder in this collection. I
commend it to everyone with an interest in the future of the human species.”
Kevin Clements
Director, Australian Centre for Peace and Conflict