BRIAN MARTIN - Uprooting War

London England, Freedom Press, 1984. 1st Paperback Edition, Binding: Soft Cover, Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall 0900384263 Paperback Paperback. This book is unlike the numerous treatments of the dangers of war, the befits of disarmament or the need for government or citizen action. it is about developing strategies for grassroots activists to challenge and replace the war system. The author presents a wide-ranging critical analysis of social institutions and as well draws upon his experiences as a social activist. The peace movement has used methods such as lobbying, rallies and civil disobedience. All of this has been important, but it has had little impact on military races. The trouble is that only a few campaigns seriously challenge the hierarchical power structures which underlie preparations and resort to war. This book aims to encourage serious thinking about strategies against war which involve confronting institutions such as state, bureaucracy, the military and patricarchy. Some of the alternative directions examined are social defence, peace conversion, and building self-managing political and economic institutions. The author also presents some controversial proposals for politically preparing for the actuality of nuclear wae while at the same time helping to reduce its likelihood. 298 pp.