Anti-Coup
by Gene Sharp
'Anti-Coup' Summary
Coups d'état are a major threat to democracy and human rights. They have occurred frequently in recent decades, overthrowing established governments and imposing brutal regimes. Coups can also precipitate civil wars and international crises. This book describes an anti-coup policy focused on defense of the society by the society itself, using non-violent methods. The two basic principles of anti-coup defense promoted in this book are to: 1. Deny legitimacy to the putschists 2. Resist the putschists with noncooperation and defianceBook Details
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