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This book review by Jeremy Rinker assesses Eaton and Levesque’s edited volume, which brings together new theoretical and empirical perspectives on nonviolence and social transformation. The book emphasizes multi-disciplinary approaches to understanding nonviolent strategies, including insights from sociology, political science, and philosophy. The editors provide case studies and theoretical frameworks that explore nonviolence as both a moral and strategic practice, highlighting how movements can cultivate social change without resorting to violence. The review notes the book’s contribution to expanding the understanding of nonviolent mechanisms for addressing injustice, and its potential for shaping activism and scholarship alike. Rinker appreciates the volume for its clarity, relevance, and integration of diverse perspectives, underscoring its value for students, scholars, and practitioners in the fields of peacebuilding and social transformation. The reviewed book is highly relevant for contemporary global challenges, including extremism, social polarization, and conflict. It offers frameworks applicable to youth empowerment, civil society activism, and interfaith dialogue initiatives. Community engagement mechanisms include: • Educational workshops on nonviolent strategies for social change. • Integration into university curricula on peace, conflict resolution, and ethics. • Support for NGOs designing nonviolent advocacy campaigns. • Cross-cultural dialogue initiatives highlighting ethical approaches to conflict resolution. The volume, as assessed in Rinker’s review, represents a strong scholarly contribution to nonviolence studies, offering both theoretical depth and practical insight, making it suitable for the GRACE repository.