The Nonviolent Revolution

A Comprehensive Guide to Ahimsa -
the Philosophy of Dynamic Harmlessness

I first became interested in ahimsa or dynamic harmlessness while in college, and it was my primary motivation for becoming a vegetarian in 1969. Several years later, I wanted to put together a large illustrated multi-volume work that would cover all aspects of nonviolence, but I did not feel that the book would sell. I later edited an anthology of quotes dealing with different aspects of nonviolence, which was published by Quest Books in 1980 under the title Ahimsa: Dynamic Compassion.

The Nonviolent Revolution took over 11 years to complete, and is considered one of the few books ever written to bring together the major aspects of dynamic harmlessness into practical focus for the Western reader. In addition to offering a thorough grounding in the philosophy of ahimsa, it shows how it can be practically applied to personal relationships, business, politics, religion and environmental protection.

Although I feel that this is one of my best books and it received good reviews, The Nonviolent Revolution received only limited distribution in the United States. The British publisher took the book out of print some years back, but it can still be found from time to time in used bookstores or online.

I have about a dozen new copies on hand which are available for $15 each postpaid (for USA addresses). If you'd like to order a copy, send a check or money order to Nathaniel Altman, 169 Prospect Park West, Brooklyn, NY 11215. Please let me know if you would like the book inscribed.

The Nonviolent Revolution. Element Books, 1988. Paper, 176 pages, $12.95. ISBN 1-85230-028-0.

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