Cultural Results of the Youth Revolution

The review of the book “The Long ‘68: Radical Protest and its Enemies” by R. Vainen analyzes contribution made author to study problems social disturbances in West 1968 their further consequences. rightly points out that what happened can be likened a world revolution — similarly 1848 Europe. also does not hide his sympathies dislikes, taking very clear political position, although some assessments emphasis (in particular, arbitrary exclusion Italy Japan from analysis) may cause objections. In addition, was well aware youth “68” believed blame for troubles third countries. This meant developing countries should, first, “be left alone” with complete freedom choice, and, secondly, they should given means economic development. Of course, reader share concept presented English professor, but any case it is interest. Also, Vainen’s analysis prospects “long” might corrected: seems these extended position indoctrination “new right” both United States other But general, Richard right regarding as touchstone most acute ideological struggle, which provided new role models inspiration.