The emotional politics of the alternative left : West Germany, 1968-1984

Zusammenfassung: "In the 1970s, a multifaceted alternative scene developed in West Germany. At the core of this leftist scene was a struggle for feelings in a capitalist world that seemed to be devoid of any emotions. Joachim C. Häberlen offers a vivid account of these emotional politics. The book discusses critiques of rationality and celebrations of insanity as an alternative. It explores why capitalism made people feel afraid and why modern cities made people feel lonely. Readers are taken to consciousness raising groups, nude swimming at alternative vacation camps, and into the squatted houses of the early 1980s. Häberlen draws on a kaleidoscope of different voices to explore how West Germans became more concerned with their selves, their feelings and their bodies. By investigating how leftists tried to transform themselves through emotional practices, Häberlen gives us a fresh perspective on a fascinating aspect of West German history"--(Provided by publisher.)

Object Details

• Location: Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
• ISBN: 9781108471749 ; 1108471749 ; 9781108458375 ; 1108458378
• Dimensions: 24 cm
• Extent: viii, 309 Seiten
• Language: Englisch
• Notes: Illustrationen

Classification and Topics

• Keyword: Geschichte 1968-1984 ; Studentenbewegung ; Politische Kultur ; Gefühl ; Die Linke ; Deutschland

Contributors, Places and Time

• Event: Veröffentlichung
• (where): Cambridge, United Kingdom
• (who): Cambridge University Press
• (when): [2018]
• Creator: Häberlen, Joachim C.

Further information

• Table of contents: https://d-nb.info/1173466142/04
• Rights: Bei diesem Objekt liegt nur das Inhaltsverzeichnis digital vor. Der Zugriff darauf ist unbeschränkt möglich.
• Last update: 11.06.2025, 1:52 PM CEST