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Underground publishing and the public sphere

Underground publishing and the public sphere

transnational perspectives
HistoryPolitics & Society
Pages
354
Published
2014
Language
English

Synopsis

Explore the enduring history of underground publishing and its role in the public sphere, a phenomenon as old as censorship itself. This volume examines diverse cases from the Tsarist Empire to modern-day Russia, Iran, and China, tracing a global tradition of illicit text and image distribution. Discover how practices like samizdat under communist rule fit into a long, vital lineage of hidden communication.

Prose complexity
10/10

Vibe

InformativeIntellectualComplexThought-Provoking

Genres

History Politics & Society Sociology

Authors

J
Jan C. Behrends

Jan C. Behrends is a historian specializing in East German society. His notable work, Fremde und Fremd-Sein in der DDR, examines themes of otherness and belonging within the former GDR. He provides a close look at this historical period.