{"product_id":"9788419710031","title":"9788419710031","description":"\u003ch2\u003e9788419710031\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis essay provides an intellectual introduction to the social phenomenon of May 68, focusing on the philosophical and political theses of the German thinker Herbert Marcuse. Using accessible language, the author explores Marcuse’s key work, \"Eros and Civilization,\" and his proposal to eliminate \"surplus repression\" through eroticism. The book includes a biography of the philosopher and analyzes his central role in the protests, presenting his ideas as a fundamental driving force of the youth revolt. A work for understanding the theoretical roots of one of the most influential social movements of the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe essay is structured in two main parts. The first provides a contextual framework of May 68 in Europe, exploring the aesthetic, philosophical, and sociological theories that surrounded it. The second delves into the thought of Herbert Marcuse, especially his work \"Eros and Civilization\" (1953). Here, it analyzes his central concept: the need to eliminate \"surplus repression,\" a type of unnecessary repression imposed by advanced industrial society, and how eroticism and the liberation of instincts could be the path to achieving a freer, non-repressive society. Finally, a biography of Marcuse is presented, detailing his role as the intellectual inspiration for the protests, aimed especially at young readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePhilosophical and political analysis of May 68 as a social movement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eExposition of Herbert Marcuse's thought, focusing on \"Eros and Civilization.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eConcept of \"surplus repression\" and its relationship with advanced industrial society.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEroticism and the liberation of instincts as a political and social proposal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBiography of Herbert Marcuse and his direct influence on youth protests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at a wide, educated audience interested in social and political philosophy, as well as the history of 20th-century ideas. It is especially suitable for students and young people who wish to understand the theoretical bases of protest and countercultural movements, and for readers looking for an accessible introduction to Herbert Marcuse's thought and its current relevance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book contributes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA clear and accessible understanding of the philosophical ideas that drove May 68.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA detailed analysis of the concept of \"surplus repression\" and its critique of consumer society.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA contextualized biography of Herbert Marcuse, placing his work at the center of the youth revolt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA direct connection between philosophical theory and political practice, showing how ideas can motivate social change.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Piulats, Dr. Octavi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mandala Ediciones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e PHILOSOPHY, SOCIAL AND POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e PHILOSOPHY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 295 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a well-structured work of philosophical popularization that meets its goal of making Herbert Marcuse's thought accessible to a non-specialized audience. Its primary value lies in clearly connecting the philosopher's theories with the historical context of May 68, offering a useful tool for understanding the intellectual motivations of that movement. It is a recommended read for those who wish to delve into the theoretical roots of contemporary social protest without requiring a prior academic background.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MANDALA EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407789875547,"sku":"9788419710031","price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841971003.jpg?v=1781858816","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788419710031","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}