The Rev James Lawson: The Non-Violence Struggle 12-11-2007 1 of 2
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Vanderbilt University
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Includes descriptive metadata provided by producer in QuickTime movie file: "The Non-Violence Struggle - Video - The Rev James Lawson The Non-Violence Struggle 12-11-2007 1 of 2." Video of a class session. Lawson begins by discussing violence and domination, especially in U.S. foreign relations, and the wastefulness of violence as policy. He offers nonviolence as an alternative to chaos. He talks about the methods of nonviolent action, and the successes of movements that used them, particularly in getting the government to take responsibility for the people's well-being. There is some student participation toward the end and it is difficult to hear.