Sorry for the Inconvenience But This Is an Emergency: The Nonviolent Struggle fo

Description: Sorry for the Inconvenience But This Is an Emergency by Lynne Jones An insiders candid account of our new era of mass protest, calling passionately for action against existential threats. FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description As floods and fires rage across the planet, ever more people are embracing nonviolent action to achieve political change. Can it work?Doctor and aid workerLynneJonesoffers a compelling, ground-level account of the last five years of UK protests, exploring how and why ordinary citizens have adopted extraordinary methods to confront the climate and nature crises. Sharing her 1980s experiences opposing nuclear weapons at Greenham Common, and her journey in movements like Extinction Rebellion today,Jonesreflects on public history and her personal story to unpack nonviolent protest in a world on the brink. Can we learn from past movements? How to communicate with those who disagree? What kind of disruption is most effective in Western democracies? Is property damage nonviolent? Is the law just? How important are direct interventions, boycotts and non-cooperation? What can indigenous campaigners of the Global South teach us?A lifetime of activism has taughtJonesthat we all have more power than we realise. Its time to use that power - before its too late.Vivid and livid, a compelling and compassionate book about how to make the world a better place. Not only has Lynne Jones participated in many of the landmarks of civil disobedience, she writes about them with crystal clarity. As you read, its hard not to feel history torque, its hard not to get excited about change. - Mark Cousins, filmmaker and writer Author Biography Lynne Jones OBE is a child psychiatrist, WHO and UNICEF consultant, and author of acclaimed books including Outside the Asylum and Then They Started Shooting. BBC Radio, The New Statesman, the London Review of Books and O, The Oprah Magazine have featured her field diaries from conflict and disaster areas. Review The end of our world is arriving so gently that it has become a tragic sideshow in our lives. What most dont yet realise is that we are already fighting for our lives, and we must win. This isnt a manual, it isnt a guide. Its a brutally honest testimonial that inspires real hope when we need it most. -- Chris Packham, author, broadcaster and conservationistA phenomenal book! I recommend reading urgently and frequently. Lynne Jones, a doctor, has somehow maintained a 40+ year career in protest. Her compelling personal history, alongside her expert observations on political movements for change, underpin and sustain the resistance needed for a Just Transition. -- Lucy Siegle, author and journalistLynne Jones story takes her from aspiring medical student to climate activist, from Greenham Common to international campaigning for public health and social justice. Writing with humour and courage, she reminds us of our common humanity. Anyone wanting to make a difference in the world will find inspiration in this book. -- Fiona Godlee, Ambassador for the UK Health Alliance on Climate Change and former Editor-in-Chief of The BMJ Details ISBN1911723030 Author Lynne Jones Format Hardcover Pages 448 Publisher C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd Year 2024 ISBN-13 9781911723035 Publication Date 2024-03-07 Imprint C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd Subtitle The Nonviolent Struggle for Our Planets Future Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Audience General UK Release Date 2024-03-07 ISBN-10 1911723030 DEWEY 322.4 AU Release Date 2024-06-30 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:160900484;

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