Student opposition to communism in Poland, 1976–1989 An attempt at a synthesis
Student opposition to communism in Poland, 1976–1989 An attempt at a synthesis

Summary/Abstract: The text attempts a synthetic approach to the anti-communist student activism in the People’s Republic of Poland between the years 1976 and 1989. The author describes the process of laying down the structures of independent student organizations during this period and various forms of their activism, such as editing, printing and distribution of illegal publications (samizdats), running illegal libraries, organizing self-education courses and cultural events, as well as acts of civil disobedience aimed at the ruling authorities – strikes, rallies, street manifestations, etc. The general characterization is illustrated with specific examples taken from the author’s individual research and ample literature on the subject under discussion.

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