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The Cold War Was Won in a Kitchen: How Shopping Became a Weapon of Mass Destruction
Consumption and Violence: Radical Protest in Cold-War West Germany
Think the Cold War was about nuclear missiles and spies? Think again. Historian Alexander Sedlmaier's groundbreaking book, 'Consumption and Violence: Radical Protest in Cold-War West Germany,' reveals a shocking truth: the real battlefield was the supermarket aisle. Discover how Western consumerism was weaponized against the Soviet bloc, and how West German youth—from arsonists to squatters—fought back against what they saw as a violent system of control. From the 1968 Frankfurt department store fires to the IMF riots of 1988, this deep dive exposes the hidden violence behind your everyday purchases. Prepare to see your shopping cart in a whole new light.
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