Dynamics of Nonviolent Action

What makes for a successful "nonviolent action"? what are common responses from the powers that be and how can they be negated or exploited? Here Gene Sharp also covers how to build community among those working on a nonviolent strategy. The 3rd of Gene Sharps landmark Nonviolence theory trilogy. The other volumes are (Vol 1): Power and Struggle, which focuses on the nature of power, an understanding of which is crucial to understanding why nonviolent strategies can be so effective. (Vol 2): the Methods of Nonviolent Action were he examines 198 different kinds of nonviolent actions, giving historical examples of each.