Social Defence, Social Change
RIS ID
74000
Abstract
The idea of military defence - namely of abolishing military forces and relying in their stead on nonviolent struggles by the general population - is extremely radical. Yet seldom before have the many radical implications of social defence been outlined.
Social Defence, Social Change argues for social defence as a grassroots initiative linked to challenges to oppressive structures in society such as patriarchy, police and the state. Filled with examples from Finland to Fiji, the book also provides a provocative survey of radical alternatives in politics and economics.
Social defence is not just a defence option. It is a direction for action that should be known to all those who seek a society without oppression, inequality or violence.
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Publication Details
Martin, B. (1993). Social Defence, Social Change. London: Freedom Press.