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Michael Hardt, "The Subversive Seventies" (Oxford UP, 2023)

New Books in Critical Theory

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Workers' Movements and Democratic Empowerment

This chapter examines the emergence of participatory commissions in Korea and Portugal post-1974 revolution, focusing on their roles in empowering workers and addressing local needs like housing and land redistribution. It also discusses the resurgence of labor movements in the U.S. during the 1960s and 70s, highlighting the challenges faced by industrial workers and the transformation of the labor movement to include issues of race and gender. Ultimately, it frames this historical moment as a transformative opportunity for broader revolutionary potential within contemporary activism.

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