Demanding the Impossible: About Resistance

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Exploring the spirit of resistance, the narrative highlights the May 1968 insurrection in Paris, where intellectuals and industrial workers united against societal complacency. It recounts the courageous efforts of figures like journalist Anna Politkovskaya, alongside significant events such as the Northern Territory Intervention and East Timorese resistance. The book emphasizes that resistance encompasses more than street protests; it includes art, music, and the resilience of ordinary people, connecting historical struggles to modern movements like the Arab Spring and Occupy Wall Street.