At New Society, we champion ongoing dialogue and action rooted in empathy and mutual understanding through nonviolent communication (NVC). Since our beginnings in the 1970s with pamphlets on nonviolent civil disobedience, we’ve consistently advocated for peaceful protest and communication.
Conflict resolution and mediation offer invaluable tools to help bridge divides, fostering understanding and collaboration instead of escalation and discord.The Mediator’s Handbook by by Jennifer E. Beer, Caroline C. Packard, Eileen Stief, and Elizabeth Elwood Gates, offers a step-by-step guide to the art of finding common ground and transforming conflict into opportunities for growth and harmony.
Creating inclusive meetings means more than just setting agendas and schedules—it’s about fostering environments where everyone feels valued and heard. In this excerpt from The Token, the author explores practical strategies for cultivating inclusive meeting spaces, from setting ground rules for respectful dialogue to embracing diverse viewpoints that enhance decision-making.
In this excerpt from The Joy of Conflict Resolution, author Gary Harper goes over some key tools for managing anger and frustration—and avoiding avoidance—during conflict.
Founded in 1980, New Society Publishers emerged from the Movement for a New Society(MNS), influenced by Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr. They focus on producing literature supporting global social movements, covering nonviolent activism, feminism, environmental sustainability, and alternative economics, aiming to inspire a more just and sustainable world.
To foster mutual understanding and master nonviolent communication, we must merge diverse viewpoints through meaningful conversations, actively listening, reflecting, and striving for clarity to bridge perspectives and cultivate genuine understanding.
Throughout the evolution of New Society, from our activist roots in the 1970s through activist trade publishers for the past 40 years, a defining thread has been nonviolent protest and communication.