Envisioning social justice in contemporary German culture / edited by Jill E. Twark and Axel Hildebrandt.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Twark, Jill E., 1968- editor.

Hildebrandt, Axel, 1967- editor.

Series:

Studies in German literature, linguistics, and culture (Unnumbered)

Studies in German literature, linguistics, and culture

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

German literature--20th century--History and criticism.

German literature.

Social justice in literature.

Social justice in art.

Physical Description:

vi, 326 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

Rochester, New York : Camden House, 2015.

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. 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. -- Provided by publisher.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781571135698

1571135693

OCLC:

893455915