May '68 shaping political generations

Much as in other locations around the world, civil uprising, particularly rooted in the activism of young people and students, plagued France during May of 1968. Massive strikes and occupations succeeded in paralyzing France's economy and bringing the country to the verge of a leftist revolutio...

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Main Author: Pagis, Julie
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Amsterdam Amsterdam University Press 2018, [2018]©2018
Series:Protest and social movements
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Collection: JSTOR Open Access Books - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:Much as in other locations around the world, civil uprising, particularly rooted in the activism of young people and students, plagued France during May of 1968. Massive strikes and occupations succeeded in paralyzing France's economy and bringing the country to the verge of a leftist revolution. This book studies the life trajectories of many ordinary protestors during the period, using statistics and personal narratives to analyze how this activism arose, its impact on people's personal and professional lives, and its transmission through familial generations
Item Description:"Originally published as Mai 68, un pave dans leur histoire (2014)"--Title page verso
Physical Description:321 pages
ISBN:9789462983755
9462983755