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Who was Gene Sharp?

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Gene Sharp was an American political scientist and scholar who wrote extensively on nonviolent action and civil resistance. He is credited with developing the concept of nonviolent struggle as a viable alternative to violence. Sharp's work has been influential in the development of nonviolent movements around the world, including the civil rights movement in the United States, the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa, and the Solidarity movement in Poland.
The Indomitable Influence: Unveiling Gene Sharp's Contributions

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