Gene Sharp, a lifelong advocate of nonviolent resistance whose influence has been cited in social upheaval around the world, has died. Sharp died at his Boston home on Sunday, said Jamila Raqib, executive director of the Albert Einstein Institution, founded by Sharp in 1983. He wrote dozens of books and articles on nonviolent resistance that have been translated into more than 50 languages. Sharp founded the Albert Einstein Institution to advance the study and use of strategic nonviolent action as an alternative to violent conflict. Sharp also participated in nonviolent action and held workshops on nonviolent resistance around the world.

Source: ABC News January 30, 2018 18:26 UTC