{"product_id":"1968-mexico-constellations-of-freedom-and-democracy","title":"1968 Mexico: Constellations of Freedom and Democracy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eSusana Draper puts the events and aftermath of 1968 Mexico into a global picture and counters the dominant cultural narratives of 1968 by giving voice to the Mexican Marxist philosophers, political prisoners, and women who participated in the movement and inspired alternative forms of political participation. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n                                                            \u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\n                              \u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 272 pages\u003cbr\u003e\n                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 10 September 2018\u003cbr\u003e\n                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Duke University Press\u003cbr\u003e\n                          \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFifty years ago, protests, strikes, and violent struggles swept across Europe, the United States, and Latin America, shaping the political and cultural landscape of 1968. In her insightful analysis, Susana Draper delves into the 1968 movement in Mexico, challenging the dominant narrative that centers around the October 2nd Tlatelolco Massacre and the responses of male student leaders. Through a comprehensive exploration of various archives, Draper unveils a rich tapestry of revolutionary participation, offering fresh perspectives on how 1968 and its aftermath are understood in Mexico and beyond. By giving voice to Mexican Marxist philosophers, political prisoners, and women who actively participated in the movement, Draper counters the canonical memorialization of 1968, illustrating the diverse voices that inspired alternative forms of political engagement. In the context of the current resurgence of social movements worldwide, Draper's work provides a valuable framework for reevaluating the events of 1968 and addressing the pressing existential, political, and philosophical challenges of our present time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n                            \u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 378g\n                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 156 x 234 x 16 (mm)\n                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781478001430\n                            \n                          \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Susana Draper","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44095574278394,"sku":"9781478001430","price":18.31,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/836c453a83984f9cbe0b56af79778d17.jpg?v=1631504131","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/1968-mexico-constellations-of-freedom-and-democracy","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}