Claudia in Germany sent me this: "
this might be interesting
for you:
Gene Sharp received the “Right Livelihood Award” (in german also called: “Alternativer
Nobelpreis”)
... “… for developing and
articulating the core principles and strategies of nonviolent resistance and
supporting their practical implementation in conflict areas around the world.” Gene Sharp is the world´s
foremost expert on nonviolent revolution and has been described as the "Machiavelli of
nonviolence". In a lifetime of academic work, he has established
nonviolent action and people power as a successful means of political change.
Sharp’s writings on nonviolent struggle have been used by social movements around the
world, from the
jungles of Burma to the streets of Serbia and Tahrir Square in Egypt during the
Arab Spring.
…and by the way – all my
egyptian friends/relatives have never ever heard of Gene Sharp and his
book!".
