Radical Acts

HIV/AIDS Activism in Late Twentieth-Century England

George Severs (Geneva Graduate Institute, Switzerland)

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English

Bloomsbury Academic
27 June 2024

Social issues & processes; Gender studies, gender groups; Sexual behaviour; Political activism

Drawing on activist campaign literature and materials, broadcast media, and new oral history interviews, Severs reconstructs and discusses the overlooked world of radical AIDS activism in England. This book provides one of the first detailed histories of the radical HIV/AIDS movement in England, following ACT UP’s travels from New York to London via prominent queer intellectuals, and reconstructing the vibrant theatrical campaigns staged by ACT UP groups across England.

Radical Acts explores expressions of activism that were far more common than demonstrations and marches. Manifestations of a political commitment to ameliorating the injustices facing people living with HIV permeated most aspects of everyday life. These forms of ‘everyday activism’ played out in workplaces, universities and church halls across England, as well as through networks that stretched across Europe and North America. This book breaks new ground by studying the radical alongside the everyday, presenting a diverse constellation of activist responses to the epidemic.

By: George Severs (Geneva Graduate Institute Switzerland)
Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
ISBN: 9781350374539
ISBN 10: 1350374539
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 27 June 2024
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction 1. The Streets 2. Crossing Borders 3. At Work 4. Universities 5. Church Conclusion Bibliography Index

George J. Severs is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Geneva Graduate Institute, Switzerland.

Reviews for Radical Acts: HIV/AIDS Activism in Late Twentieth-Century England

Radical Acts is a breath-taking analysis of activism against the HIV/AIDS epidemic that blends local, street-level confrontations with everyday acts of engagement and friendship. George Severs explores the diversity of activist movements: conflicts, creativity, silences, and solidarity. This perfectly crafted and surprisingly optimistic book also hints at the future of activism. * Joanna Bourke, Birkbeck, University of London, UK * With an engaging writing style, Severs combines insightful theorizing with rich detail. Through the wealth of experiences it narrates, and its careful analysis, Radical Acts does not only look back at a complex historical moment but also makes sense of it for our future. * Jaime García-Iglesias, University of Edinburgh, UK *