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Boston Scholar a Catalyst for Global Dissent

His writings have inspired revolutionaries in Zimbabwe, Burma

By Matt Cantor,  Newser Staff

Posted Sep 13, 2008 1:13 PM CDT

(Newser) – Most Americans have never heard of him, but the writings of an aging US academic by the name of Gene Sharp have played a key role in nonviolent resistance to government the world over. Sharp, 80, has been slammed by leaders from Iran to Venezuela...   Read full story »

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