Student Activism in 1960s America

Stories from Queens College

Autor*innen

• Magnus O. Bassey

Parameter

• 304 Seiten
• 11 Lesestunden

• Historisches Thema
• Pädagogik
• Politikwissenschaft
• Sozialwissenschaften
• Weltgeschichte

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Focusing on the individual narratives of student activists at Queens College during the tumultuous 1960s, this book explores their responses to the Vietnam War and societal injustices. It highlights key events, such as the pivotal 1961 student strike against censorship, which galvanized activism around civil rights, free speech, and anti-war sentiments. Through first-person accounts and historical context, the author reveals the motivations and achievements of these students, offering an intimate portrait of their commitment to social justice and their impact on history.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2024
• Einband: Hardcover