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January 13, 2014: Start reading Herbert Marcuse's essay "Repressive Tolerance" (class handout, also available via D2L). Follow the study guide questions to prepare for Wednesday's class discussion. Bring your copy of Marcuse's essay to class.

 

Course Pages:

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Dictionary of UK Slang
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Cultural Pages:

Baader-Meinhof Web
Falklands War of 1982
Miners' Strike of 1984-85

Protect & Survive Manual
Notting Hill Riots, 1976
Southall Race Riots, 1979
Brixton Riots, 1981
Toxteth Riots, 1985
Football Riot, Heysel, 1985
Yorkshire Ripper, 1975-81
Moors Murders, 1963-65
Social Conditions of Britain, 1970s

 

 

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