Includes bibliographical references (pages 185-188) and index.
SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
Text of Note
"More than a history, this book is a passionate reliving of the French May Events of 1968. The authors, ardent participants in the movement in Paris, documented the unfolding events as they pelted the police and ran from the tear gas grenades. Their account is imbued with the impassioned efforts of the students to ignite political awareness throughout society. Feenberg and Freedman select documents, graffiti, brochures, and posters from the movement and use them as testaments to a very different and exciting time. Their commentary, informed by the subsequent development of French culture and politics, offers useful background information and historical context for what may be the last great revolutionary challenge to the capitalist system."--Jacket.
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Title
When poetry ruled the streets.
International Standard Book Number
0791449653
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
College students-- Political activity-- France-- History-- 20th century.
General Strike, France, 1968.
Radicalism-- France-- History-- 20th century.
Riots-- France-- Paris-- History-- 20th century.
Working class-- Political activity-- France-- Paris-- History-- 20th century.
Émeutes-- France-- Paris-- Histoire-- 20e siècle.
Étudiants-- France-- Activité politique-- Histoire-- 20e siècle.
Grève générale, France, 1968.
Radicalisme-- France-- Histoire-- 20e siècle.
Travailleurs-- France-- Paris-- Activité politique-- Histoire-- 20e siècle.