Advertisement

Gene Sharp, Lifelong Advocate Of Nonviolent Resistance, Dies At 90

05:29
Download Audio
Resume
Gene Sharp poses with a photo of Gandhi, left, at his office in Boston in 2009. (Elise Amendola/AP)
Gene Sharp poses with a photo of Gandhi, left, at his office in Boston in 2009. (Elise Amendola/AP)

Gene Sharp, founder of the Albert Einstein Institution, which helps identify alternatives to violent conflict, has died at his Boston home. He was 90.

Sharp was known around the world for his influential work on how to bring about political change without violence.

WBUR's Lisa Mullins spoke with journalist Ruaridh Arrow, who wrote and produced a documentary about Gene Sharp, on All Things Considered.

This segment aired on January 30, 2018.

Related:

Headshot of Lisa Mullins

Lisa Mullins Host, All Things Considered
Lisa Mullins is the voice of WBUR’s All Things Considered. She anchors the program, conducts interviews and reports from the field.

More…

Advertisement

More from WBUR

Listen Live
Close