Lester R. Kurtz and Lee A. Smithey, ed. The paradox of repression and nonviolent movements – Book review

Excerpt: The stated goal of The Paradox of Repression and Nonviolent Movements, edited by Lester R. Kurtz and Lee A. Smithey, is to examine the factors that enable mobilization despite repression. The book aims to bridge the gap between academic discourse and practical insights for movement participants, and it succeeds in this ambition. With twelve chapters, it offers valuable perspectives and analyses that cater to both scholars and activists, providing insights into how nonviolent movements can thrive even under oppressive conditions.