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On June 3, 1989 millions of ordinary Chinese citizens staged a nationwide peaceful protest against government corruption and totalitarian rule. The protest ended when members of the People's Liberation Army fired upon unarmed citizens. The leaders of the protest were named criminals by the government, and many chose to self-exile themselves so that they could continue to speak openly about the governmental abuses occurring in the country.
Tiananmen Exiles: Voicesof the Struggle for Democracy in China by Rowena Xiaoqing He presents an oral history of the student leaders who lead the protests. The book follows the leaders over the next twenty-six years as they continue to work for Chinese democratic reforms from outside the country.
In the Non-Violence Handbook peace activist Michael N. Nagler provides a succinct and practical guide for people interested in engaging society using non-violent techniques. The book highlights actual non-violent protests such as the one held in Tiananmen Square to demonstrate ways for safer and more effective protests. The book can also be used to help anyone with daily interpersonal relationships.
These e-books and over 500,000 more are available to UNT Dallas students by clicking on the books title or searching the UNT DallasLibrary Catalog.
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