Italy and 1968: Youthful Unrest and Democratic Culture

by S. Hilwig

Overview

A comprehensive look at how the 'establishment' responded to the Italian student revolt of 1968. Using oral interviews, media analysis and archival evidence, the book explores the reactions of those who became the frequent targets of student protests - professors, police, activists' parents, the clergy, journalists, lawyers and auto workers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780230575684
Publisher:	Palgrave Macmillan UK
Publication date:	11/19/2009
Edition description:	2009
Pages:	185
Product dimensions:	5.60(w) x 8.60(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

STUART J. HILWIG is currently an Associate Professor of History at Adams State college in Colorado, USA. His interest in Italian history began as a teenager when he worked in a pizzeria owned by Sicillian immigrants. He earned a BA in History at Vanderbilt University and his MA and PhD from Ohio State University.

Table of Contents

Preface List of Figures Introduction The Italian Student Revolts, 1967-68 The Case of Turin I: Defending the Ivory Tower The Case of Turin II: A City Reacts from Precinct to Parish The National Dimension I: Constructing an Image of Protest The National Dimension II: Italy's Politicians Confront the Issue of University Reform Conclusion: Revolution or Rebellion? Notes Bibliography Index

Editorial Reviews

'This study...clear analysis of some key and under-studied aspects of Italy's 1968. It should provide students and university teachers with food for thought in an age of university privatisation, cuts and huge fee increases.' - Modern Italy

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