The Technology of Nonviolence: Social Media and Violence Prevention

Bock, Joseph G. The Technology of Nonviolence: Social Media and Violence Prevention. Cambridge, Mass. : MIT Press, 2012. xxi + 288 pages. Cloth, $32.00.

For those who wonder whether nonviolent methods can prevail even in moments of chaos, international relations specialist Joseph G. Bock's latest, The Technology of Nonviolence, offers an efficient, organized, and thought-provoking argument for the application and theory of violence prevention. This book brings together diverse pieces of a puzzle to instill conflict resolution, diffuse anger, and promote peace while respecting community, culture, and localities. Bock maintains a strong focus on actual violence-prone localities and draws on several case studies to demonstrate a diverse set of nonviolent methods. Bock stresses the importance of technology in building relationships and providing support from within endangered zones. As he argues,...