Left in the Midwest: St. Louis Progressive Activism in the 1960s and 1970s
English
In contrast to scholarship that seeks to interpret the eras social-movement initiatives in a primarily national context, the works presented in this thoughtful collection emphasize the importance of locality, neighborhood, community institutions, and rooted social networks. In so doing, Left in the Midwest shows us how place powerfully shaped agendas, worldviews, and available opportunities for the disparate groups who dedicated themselves to progressive visions for their city. By revising our sense of the regions past, this volume also expands our sense of the possibilities for current activist movements that strive to effect change in St. Louis and beyond.
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