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Mentioned in 5 episodes
Why Civil Resistance Works
Book • 2011
This book presents a comprehensive analysis of nonviolent resistance, demonstrating its strategic advantages over violent insurgency.
Through statistical analysis and case studies, Chenoweth and Stephan show that nonviolent campaigns are more successful in achieving regime change and territorial independence.
They highlight factors such as higher participation, tactical innovation, and shifts in loyalty among regime supporters as key to their success.
Through statistical analysis and case studies, Chenoweth and Stephan show that nonviolent campaigns are more successful in achieving regime change and territorial independence.
They highlight factors such as higher participation, tactical innovation, and shifts in loyalty among regime supporters as key to their success.
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Mentioned in 5 episodes
Mentioned by 
David McRaney as the basis for the podcast episode, highlighting 
Erica Chenoweth 's research on civil resistance.
David McRaney as the basis for the podcast episode, highlighting Erica Chenoweth 's research on civil resistance.
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313 - The 3.5 Percent Rule - Erica Chenoweth
Mentioned by 
Chris Hayes as the author of a study on civil resistance, which found that 3.5% of the population protesting is enough to block authoritarian takeover.
Chris Hayes as the author of a study on civil resistance, which found that 3.5% of the population protesting is enough to block authoritarian takeover.
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Protests, Political Violence and Its Alternatives with Erica Chenoweth
Mentioned by Maria J. Stephan as the book where she and Erica Chenoweth first coined the term the 3.5% rule.
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Lessons From Hungary’s Democratic Backsliding. Plus, What Makes a Resistance Movement Successful?
Authored by Erica Chenoweth and Maria Stephan, discussed in relation to nonviolent resistance movements.
Erica Chenoweth and Maria Stephan, discussed in relation to nonviolent resistance movements.
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Why Protest Works—The 3.5% Rule with Erica Chenoweth
Mentioned by Matthew Remski in relation to their research on civil resistance and nonviolent movements.
Bonus Sample: Beyond Violence and Nonviolence (Part 2)
Mentioned by 
Ezra Klein as a landmark study showing nonviolent movements are twice as effective as violent ones.
Ezra Klein as a landmark study showing nonviolent movements are twice as effective as violent ones.
How to topple dictators and transform society (with Erica Chenoweth)
