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Guerrilla Networks: An Anarchaeology of 1970s Radical Media Ecologies

Guerrilla Networks: An Anarchaeology of 1970s Radical Media Ecologies

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The 1960s and 1970s saw the rise of radical youth movements, which led to the development of militant political groups and radical media. This book explores these radical media ecologies as guerrilla networks, highlighting the proximity and inseparability of radical media and political practices.

Format: Hardback
Length: 358 pages
Publication date: 30 January 2018
Publisher: Amsterdam University Press


The vibrant youth movements of the 1960s and 70s sparked a wave of revolutionary fervor, giving rise to a diverse array of militant political groups, ranging from urban guerrilla factions to autonomist countercultures. This transformative era also witnessed the emergence of radical media, encompassing a wide spectrum of channels such as radio, music, film, video, and television. This captivating book delves into both these tendencies, exploring them as bifurcations of radical media ecologies in the 1970s. While some of the forms of media creativity and invention showcased here, such as militant film and video, pirate radio, and guerrilla television, align with conventional definitions of media, others, such as urban guerrilla groups and autonomous movements, defy such categorizations. Nonetheless, what unites these ventures is their unwavering commitment to harnessing available means of expression to bring about transformative effects. Each of these endeavors, in its unique way, responds to the ideas and practices of guerrilla struggle, particularly those of guerrilla media. This book takes a profound look at these radical media ecologies, treating them as guerrilla networks, emphasizing their close proximity and inseparability from political practices. By examining these interconnected realms, the book sheds light on the powerful ways in which media can shape and influence social movements, fostering a deeper understanding of the complex dynamics of radicalism and activism in the 20th century.

Weight: 706g
Dimension: 165 x 241 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789089648891
Edition number: 0

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