Dissent and Disruption

Richard A. Siggelkow

ISBN 10: 0879756810 / ISBN 13: 9780879756819

Published by Prometheus Books, US, 1991

This book chronicles events at a besieged university during the campus unrest of the Vietnam era. The decade of the sixties is generally presented in film and television as the epitome of youthful idealism, yet it was a period scarred by tragedy: the assassinations of beloved national leaders, battles for civil rights, the war in Vietnam, and violent protests.In "Dissent and Disruption", Siggelkow draws upon his experiences at the State University of New York at Buffalo to place student activism - and the 1960s - into perspective. The result of years of research, including over 250 interviews, this book demonstrates the polarisation of campus constituencies, pointing out that diverse opinions existed among students, faculty, and administrators alike. By focusing on student protest tactics and strategies as well as faculty and administrative responses, the author exposes many misconceptions about university unrest. He also examines the impact of student protests on local, state, and national politicians and on the public.Threats to academic freedom, the influence of the news media, and the role played by law enforcement personnel are among the important issues highlighted in this dramatic tale. Seller Inventory # LU-9780879756819

Synopsis:

This book chronicles events at a besieged university during the campus unrest of the Vietnam era. The decade of the sixties is generally presented in film and television as the epitome of youthful idealism, yet it was a period scarred by tragedy: the assassinations of beloved national leaders, battles for civil rights, the war in Vietnam, and violent protests.In "Dissent and Disruption", Siggelkow draws upon his experiences at the State University of New York at Buffalo to place student activism - and the 1960s - into perspective. The result of years of research, including over 250 interviews, this book demonstrates the polarisation of campus constituencies, pointing out that diverse opinions existed among students, faculty, and administrators alike. By focusing on student protest tactics and strategies as well as faculty and administrative responses, the author exposes many misconceptions about university unrest. He also examines the impact of student protests on local, state, and national politicians and on the public. Threats to academic freedom, the influence of the news media, and the role played by law enforcement personnel are among the important issues highlighted in this dramatic tale.

From the Back Cover: The decade of the sixties is generally presented in film and television as the epitome of youthful idealism, yet it was a period scarred by tragedy: the assassinations of beloved national leaders, battles for civil rights, the war in Vietnam, and violent student protests. In Dissent and Disruption: A University Under Siege, Richard Siggelkow draws upon his experiences at the State University of New York at Buffalo to place student activism--and the 1960s--into perspective. The result of years of research, including over 250 interviews, Dissent and Disruption demonstrates the polarization of campus constituencies, pointing out that diverse opinions existed among students, faculty, and administrators alike. By focusing on student protest tactics and strategies as well as faculty and administrative responses, the author exposes many misconceptions about university unrest. He also examines the impact of student protests on local, state, and national politicians and the public. Threats to academic freedom, the influence of the news media, and the role played by law enforcement personnel are among the important issues highlighted in this dramatic tale.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Dissent and Disruption
Publisher: Prometheus Books, US
Publication Date: 1991
Binding: Hardback
Condition: New