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Gene Sharp

American political scientist (1928-2018) · United States · On the map · Academics · Died at 90

Gene Sharp was an American political scientist. He was the founder of the Albert Einstein Institution, a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the study of nonviolent action, and professor of political science at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth.

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2018Died28 January 20182012Fangenes TestamenteAwardRight Livelihood AwardAward2011El-Hibri Peace PrizeAward1928Born21 January 1928

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Fangenes Testamente2012
Right Livelihood Award2012
El-Hibri Peace Prize2011

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He was known for his extensive writings on nonviolent struggle, which have influenced numerous anti-government resistance movements around the world.

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United States
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1928 to 2018 · aged 90

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