Civil disobediance or direct action is examined for its political, social and moral foundations as well as its practical application.
Christian Bay examines some theoretical roots of civil disobediance in relationship to established theories of liberal democracy. The theory of John Locke and the 'sanctity of the rule of law', and the value of freedom are given a close scrutiny. He concludes that the kind of challenge civil disobediance presents society has a profound democratising and educational effect on us.
Charles Walker provides a step by step organising manual on how creative civil disobediance can be undertaken. Having seen successful direct action at work in many situations, he outlines all the necessary preconditions that should be followed.
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