The Rev James Lawson: The Non-Violence Struggle 9-25-2007 1 of 2
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Vanderbilt University
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Includes descriptive metadata provided by producer in MP4 file: "The Non-Violence Struggle - Video - The Rev James Lawson The Non-Violence Struggle 9-25-2007 1 of 2." Videorecording of a class session. The class views a video called "South Africa: Freedom in Our Lifetime" (not reproduced in the podcast) and discusses the anti-apartheid movement in that country as an example of nonviolent resistance. Other examples of nonviolent opposition to government are addressed. Lawson speaks of the lack of a serious political opposition in the U.S. He recounts the historical roots of nonviolence, especially in religion. Student contributions are often difficult to hear.