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In the aftermath of World War II, Europe witnessed a surge of grassroots activism and protest movements that challenged the status quo on both sides of the Iron Curtain. From the bustling streets of Paris to the historic squares of Prague, from the industrial hubs of Milan to the vibrant cities of Wroclaw, ordinary citizens took to the streets, united in their pursuit of a better world. This wave of dissent reached its zenith in the pivotal years of 1968 and 1989, when mass movements swept across the continent, rewriting its history.
Joachim C. Häberlen's ambitious and masterful account delves into the transformative nature of these protests, which transcended traditional demonstrations. Activism manifested itself in various forms, from squatting to staging 'happenings' and camping out at nuclear power plants. Protest permeated every aspect of life, from the music people listened to and the clothes they wore, to the lovers they took and the clubs where they danced through the night. New movements emerged, notably anti-racism, women's liberation, gay liberation, and environmentalism. Moreover, protest turned inward, as activists experimented with alternative ways of living and feeling, from communes to group therapy, in their efforts to create a better life in the present.
While some of these struggles succeeded, others faced failure. Regardless of their outcomes, their histories offer a glimpse into roads not taken, into futures that never materialised. The stories within Häberlen's book invite us to imagine different possibilities, to struggle, to fail, and to try again. In an era where we are told that there are no alternatives, they remind us that another way could exist.
Book ISBN: | 9780141994963 |
Book Author: | Joachim C. Haberlen |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | Penguin Books Ltd |
Book Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd |
Book Dimensions: | 129 x 198 x 26 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2024-03-10 |
Book Pagination: | 512 pages |
Book Weight: | 350g |
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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’