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Time to Stir, Columbia '68: A Graphic History of Student Protest

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In the spring of 1968, Columbia University was a hotbed of student activism. The Vietnam War was raging, and the university was deeply involved in military research. Students were also protesting against the university's racist and sexist policies.

On April 23, 1968, a group of students seized five buildings on campus, including the president's office. They held the buildings for several days, demanding that the university divest from war-related research and admit more minority students.

The protests at Columbia were part of a wave of student activism that swept across the United States in the 1960s. Students were demanding a voice in the decisions that were being made about their futures. They were also fighting for social justice and an end to the war.

A Time to Stir: Columbia '68 (Columbiana)

by Paul Cronin

4.7 out of 5

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The protests at Columbia were ultimately successful. The university agreed to divest from war-related research and to admit more minority students. The protests also helped to raise awareness of the issues of racism and sexism on campus.

Time to Stir, Columbia '68 is a fascinating and visually stunning account of the 1968 student protests at Columbia University. Through a combination of archival photographs, posters, and personal narratives, the book tells the story of how a group of students took on the university administration and ultimately changed the course of American higher education.

The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of student activism, the Vietnam War, or the civil rights movement. It is also a powerful reminder of the power of young people to make a difference in the world.

Reviews

"Time to Stir, Columbia '68 is a beautifully produced and deeply moving account of the 1968 student protests at Columbia University. The book is a testament to the power of student activism and the importance of fighting for social justice." - Howard Zinn, author of A People's History of the United States

"Time to Stir, Columbia '68 is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of student activism. The book is a vivid and engaging account of the protests at Columbia University, and it provides important insights into the issues that students were fighting for." - Noam Chomsky, author of Manufacturing Consent

About the Author

Mark Rudd was a leader of the 1968 student protests at Columbia University. He is the author of several books, including Underground: My Life with SDS and the Weathermen.

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A Time to Stir: Columbia '68 (Columbiana)

by Paul Cronin

4.7 out of 5