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The narrative explores the transformation of William Blum from a corporate and governmental insider to a radical dissident during the 1960s. With a unique perspective, he critiques both bourgeois and radical cultures, offering sharp and humorous insights into notable figures like Jerry Rubin and Allen Ginsberg. As an anti-war activist, Blum confronts the actions of the CIA, FBI, and other authorities, while sharing firsthand experiences from the underground press to political events in Chile, painting a vivid picture of the era's ideological struggles.
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West-Bloc Dissident, William Blum
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- 2002
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- Title
- West-Bloc Dissident
- Subtitle
- A Cold War Memoir
- Language
- English
- Authors
- William Blum
- Publisher
- Catapult
- Publisher
- 2002
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 248
- ISBN13
- 9781887128728
- Category
- Biographies and Thoughts
- Description
- The narrative explores the transformation of William Blum from a corporate and governmental insider to a radical dissident during the 1960s. With a unique perspective, he critiques both bourgeois and radical cultures, offering sharp and humorous insights into notable figures like Jerry Rubin and Allen Ginsberg. As an anti-war activist, Blum confronts the actions of the CIA, FBI, and other authorities, while sharing firsthand experiences from the underground press to political events in Chile, painting a vivid picture of the era's ideological struggles.