Italy and 1968
Subtitle: youthful unrest and democratic culture
By: Stuart J. Hilwig.
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire; New York
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780230575684
Subjects: Student movements -- Italy -- History -- 20th century; Protest movements -- Italy -- History -- 20th century; Student protesters -- Italy -- History -- 20th century; Education, Higher -- Political aspects -- Italy -- History -- 20th century; Education, Higher -- Social aspects -- Italy -- History -- 20th century; Politics and culture -- Italy -- History -- 20th century,; Democracy -- Italy -- History -- 20th century; Italy -- Politics and government -- 1945-1976; Italy -- Social conditions -- 1945-1976
Description: "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"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: The Italian student revolts, 1967-68; title: The case of Turin I : defending the ivory tower; title: The case of Turin II : a city reacts from precinct to parish; title: The national dimension I : constructing an image of protest; title: The national dimension II : Italy's politicians confront the issue of university reform; title: Conclusion: Revolution or rebellion?