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pezski's review
5.0
In this wonderful little book Crawshaw - veteran journalist and human rights campaigner - outlines ways we can make a stand and protest injustice and repression, along with examples to illustrate those that have done just that. He shows that art, humour and absurdist can all be effective weapons against tyrants or even unresponsive democratic governments, if coupled with determination.
He often doesn't follow through with the medium term results, and acknowledges that change can be a long time coming, but this - along with the voluminous bibliography - is a great resource, and source of optimism for those determined to improve the world.
The one potential sour note, given the lack of follow up and in light of subsequent events, is the inclusion of Aung Yang Su Kyi's release from imprisonment and electoral victory. I'm sure the author struggled with both the inclusion and lack of further analysis however I think this had to be included, especially considering his own involvement.
Highly recommended.
He often doesn't follow through with the medium term results, and acknowledges that change can be a long time coming, but this - along with the voluminous bibliography - is a great resource, and source of optimism for those determined to improve the world.
The one potential sour note, given the lack of follow up and in light of subsequent events, is the inclusion of Aung Yang Su Kyi's release from imprisonment and electoral victory. I'm sure the author struggled with both the inclusion and lack of further analysis however I think this had to be included, especially considering his own involvement.
Highly recommended.
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