How to Protest : Lessons on Nonviolent Action - Matthew Cahill

How to Protest : Lessons on Nonviolent Action - Matthew Cahill

Matthew Cahill

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Published 3 November 2026

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  • Pages · 240 pages, 25 color illus.
  • Publication Date · 03/11/2026
  • Genre · The arts: general issues
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Many people around the world feel resistant to their governments' actions yet do not know how to act; protest may feel out of reach, like something only seasoned activists can do. This accessible guide explores the creativity, joy, and accessibility of peaceful protest. Megan Hershey introduces readers to twenty-five specific and inspiring nonviolent protest methods through real life examples from the last fifty years. Each chapter includes a short, vivid description of a bold nonviolent action taken by everyday people who demanded that their leaders listen to them. From patriotic choir concerts in Estonia to live painted pigs at the Ugandan parliament, these unique protest strategies will inspire those looking to affect change and offer encouragement from past successes.

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