Ross, Kristin
May '68 and Its Afterlives
- ISBN 13:
- 9780226727998
- author:
- Ross, Kristin
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University of Chicago Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2002
- Pages:
- 247
- Dimensions:
- 156 mm X 228 mm
- Genre:
- Demonstrations & protest movements
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The May '68 movement in France was a pivotal moment in modern history, marked by widespread strikes and protests against capitalism, American imperialism, and Gaullism. In 1968, nearly 9 million people from various walks of life came together to demand change, bringing the country to a standstill. However, over time, the official narrative of May '68 has been distorted to focus on its cultural aspects, erasing its original sociopolitical context. Historian Kristin Ross examines how this shift in perspective was achieved through the work of sociologists, repentant ex-student leaders, and mainstream media outlets. By recovering the original language and documents from the era, Ross sheds light on the true nature of the movement. This timely analysis is particularly relevant today, as new mass movements against global capitalism continue to emerge, drawing parallels with the struggles of May '68.
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