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The Psychology of Nonviolence explores in a psychological perspective the meaning of nonviolence, particularly its philosophy, strategy, and implications. This book reports scientific evidence often based on experiments performed in accordance with the rules of experiments as the subject matter permits. Organized into eight chapters, this book begins with an explanation of the concepts of violence and nonviolence. Subsequent chapters explain the cognitive dynamics, as well as the power of nonviolence and information. The nonviolent protest, moral and practical bases of noncooperation, forms of

"Richard Gregg's The Power of Nonviolence (PNV) is one of the most important and influential texts in the history of nonviolence. It is even more important today as many aspects of Gregg's philosophy have stood the test of practice and time. It is a classic"--

Compares principled (Gandhian) & pragmatic (moderate Machiavellian) nonviolence & assesses their meanings for achieving peace. It is argued that the differences between the two concepts are irreconcilable, & confusing them frustrates understanding of the theory & practice of nonviolence in public & private life. Drawing on Jacques Maritain's distinction between absolute & moderate Machiavellianism & the works of Mohandas Gandhi, the ideas & goals of each concept are discussed. Focus is on the weaknesses of the pragmatic view & the inherent destructiveness of Machiavellianism, which sees nonviolence as simply another tool for success. It is shown how this embedded separation between means & ends in pragmatic nonviolence does not ensure the goal of a more humane world. It is concluded that this can only be achieved through a complete break with Machiavellianism & a principled approach to nonviolence that integrates morality into politics. T. Arnold

Somalia, Rwanda and what was once Yugoslavia reveal the shocking inadequacies of the 'security regime' of our post-cold-war world. One response to these disasters has been to field more UN Peacekeeping operations; more operations were mounted in the four years between 1988-1992 than the previous forty. Yet, as we all know, this development was far from adequate, and in the end has brought the whole idea of UN peacekeeping into question. NATO head John Shalikashvili said early in 1992, "the days of pristine peacekeeping as we have understood it for years are probably over" (Shalikashvili, 1993). His solution was a combined NATO-former Warsaw Pact global police force.