West Germany and the Global Sixties

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• Timothy Scott Brown

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• 408 Seiten
• 15 Lesestunden

• Geschichte
• Weltgeschichte

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Focusing on the anti-authoritarian revolt of the 1960s and 1970s, this book explores the '68ers' rebellion in West Germany against cultural conformity and Cold War ideologies. It highlights the impact of global influences, including Third World students and American pop culture, on this movement. Timothy Scott Brown analyzes the interplay of radical politics and popular culture, emphasizing principles like direct democracy and self-determination. The work illustrates how these historical events initiated a significant dialogue on democratization in German society that remains relevant today.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2015
• Einband: Paperback