Envisioning social justice in contemporary German culture

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The work Envisioning social justice in contemporary German culture represents a distinct intellectual or artistic creation found in Sydney Jones Library, University of Liverpool. This resource is a combination of several types including: Work, Language Material, Books.

Label

Envisioning social justice in contemporary German culture

Statement of responsibility

edited by Jill E. Twark and Axel Hildebrandt

Contributor

• Twark, Jill E., 1968-
• Hildebrandt, Axel, 1967-

Editor

• Twark, Jill E., 1968-
• Hildebrandt, Axel, 1967-

Subject

• Social justice in art
• Social justice in literature
• German literature -- 20th century -- History and criticism

Language

eng

Summary

Social-injustice dilemmas such as poverty, unemployment, and racism are subjects of continuing debate in European societies and in Germany in particular, as solutions are difficult and progress often comes slowly. Such discussions are not limited to opposing newspaper editorials, position papers, or legislative forums, however; creative works expound on these topics as well, but their contributions to the debate are often marginalized.<BR>This collection of new essays explores how contemporary German-language literary, dramatic, filmic, musical, and street artists are grappling with social-justice issues that affect Germany and the wider world, surveying more than a decade's worth of works of German literature and art in light of the recent paradigm shift in cultural criticism called the "ethical turn." Central themes include the legacy of the politically engaged 1968 generation, eastern Germany and the process of unification, widening economic disparity as a result of political policies and recession, and problems of integration and inclusivity for ethnic and religious minorities as migration to Germany has increased.<BR><BR>Contributors: Monika Albrecht, Olaf Berwald, Robert Blankenship, Laurel Cohen-Pfister, Jack Davis, Bastian Heinsohn, Axel Hildebrandt, Deborah Janson, Karolin Machtans, Ralf Remshardt, Alexandra Simon-López, Patricia Anne Simpson, Maria Stehle, Jill E. Twark.<BR><BR>Jill E. Twark is Associate Professor of German at East Carolina University. Axel Hildebrandt is Associate Professor of German at Moravian College.<BR><BR>

Cataloging source

UkCbUP

Dewey number

830.9/3556

Index

index present

LC call number

PT405

LC item number

.E59 2015

Literary form

non fiction

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Series statement

Studies in German Literature, Linguistics, and Culture