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Step into the vibrant tapestry of the 1980s, where anti-nuclear protests, political upheavals, and iconic figures like Margaret Thatcher and Ronald Reagan mingled with the neon glow of shoulder pads, arcade games, and synthesizers. Amy Hubbard, editor explores materials from AM's 1980s Culture and Society, a rich exploration of this era's excesses, innovations, and contradictions, covering topics from Conservatism's rise to the explosion of electronic music. Discover how technology transformed not just leisure but also communication, creativity, and societal landscapes, leaving an indelible mark on the decade's cultural fabric.
Amnesty International Archives features hundreds of thousands of images, including every Urgent Action issued between 1974-1991 detailing requests for action to intercede in humanitarian crises and protest atrocities around the world. The campaigns, internal developments and press perceptions of Amnesty are all explored in detail through the documents that are featured in the resource.