Abstract
This article presents elements of a novel approach to the study of social movements in a Cold War context. Using peace activism in West Germany during the 1980s as a case study, this article argues for a conceptualisation of social movement activism that moves beyond the ideological divides of the Cold War and a functional understanding of politics. Instead, this article highlights the multi-layered, fractured and contested nature of activism and shows how peace activists engaged in debates about the meanings of 'peace', 'security', and 'democracy' rather than merely representing 'Communist' interests.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1-24 |
Number of pages | 24 |
Journal | H-Net Book Review |
Volume | 12 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2012 |
Keywords
- COLD-WAR
- HISTORY
- ORIGINS
- PARTICIPATION
- POLITICS