Routledge Student Protest: The Sixties and After - History Book

Explore the complex history of global student movements with Student Protest: The Sixties and After from Routledge. This academic study provides a fresh perspective on the causes, course, and consequences of student activism from its peak in the 1960s to the present day. Instead of relying on romanticized views, this book offers a hard-headed and analytical look at famous protests in the US, France, Germany, Mexico, and Great Britain. It moves beyond the 1960s to examine more recent and hazardous examples of activism in China, Korea, and Iran. By comparing different eras and regions, the text explores the similarities and differences between these movements. Readers will gain a clear understanding of what these protests actually achieved and how they have shaped political landscapes across the world. This is an essential resource for students and historians interested in modern political movements and global social change.