1968 Is Not What It Used to Be
1968 Is Not What It Used to Be
Author(s): Irena Grudzińska-GrossSubject(s): Civil Society, History of ideas, Political history, Government/Political systems, Post-War period (1950 - 1989), History of Antisemitism, Sociology of Politics
Published by: SAGE Publications Ltd
Keywords: 1968; student movement; generation; anti-Semitism; Poland;
Summary/Abstract: The article presents the chronology of the events of 1968 in Poland and reviews their past and present interpretations. The perspective is that of a participant in the events and an engaged scholar. Eight versions of what happened are discussed, including those of conspiracy and provocation. The change in focus of the 1968 anniversary celebrations from exclusively Polish to predominantly Jewish is also analyzed.
Journal: East European Politics and Societies
- Issue Year: 33/2019
- Issue No: 04
- Page Range: 833-842
- Page Count: 10
- Language: English
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