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During May 1968, students and workers in France united in the biggest strike and the largest mass movement in French history. Protesting capitalism, American imperialism, and Gaullism, 9 million people from all walks of life, from shipbuilders to department store clerks, stopped working. The nation was paralyzedno sector of the workplace was untouched. Yet, just thirty years later, the mainstream image of May '68 in France has become that of a mellow youth revolt, a cultural transformation stripped of its violence and profound sociopolitical implications.Kristin Ross shows how the current official memory of May '68 came to serve a political agenda antithetical to the movement's aspirations. She examines the roles played by sociologists, repentant exstudent leaders, and the mainstream media in giving what was a political event a predominantly cultural and ethical meaning. Recovering the political language of May '68 through the tracts, pamphlets, and documentary film footage of the era, Ross reveals how the original movement, concerned above all with the question of equality, gained a new and counterfeit history, one that erased police violence and the deaths of participants, removed workers from the picture, and eliminated all traces of antiAmericanism, antiimperialism, and the influences of Algeria and Vietnam. May '68 and Its Afterlives is especially timely given the rise of a new mass political movement opposing global capitalism, from labor strikes and antiMcDonald's protests in France to the demonstrations against the World Trade Organization in Seattle.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'May '68 and Its Afterlives'? A: 'May '68 and Its Afterlives' explores the significant social and political movement in France during May 1968, examining how the original political intentions have been reshaped into a cultural narrative over time.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Kristin Ross, who provides a critical analysis of the events and their historical implications.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'May '68 and Its Afterlives' was published on May 1, 2004.
- Q: How many pages does this book contain? A: The book consists of 247 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'May '68 and Its Afterlives' is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: The book covers topics such as capitalism, American imperialism, and the sociopolitical dynamics of the May 1968 protests in France.
- Q: Is this book in new condition? A: Yes, the book is listed as being in new condition.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book is categorized under Algeria.
- Q: Does this book include any illustrations or photographs? A: The product details do not specify whether the book includes illustrations or photographs.
- Q: Is there an edition number for this book? A: Yes, this is the first edition of 'May '68 and Its Afterlives'.