The 1960s

This book describes the important changes in American society during the 60s, from feminism and civil rights to the Cuban Missile Crisis. Individual chapters explore various aspects of popular culture, including advertising, fashion, literature, music, visual arts, and travel. Supplemental resources include a timeline of important events, an extensive bibliography for further reading, and a subject index. This book describes the important changes in American society during the 60s, from feminism and civil rights to the Cuban Missile Crisis. Individual chapters explore various aspects of popular culture, including advertising, fashion, literature, music, visual arts, and travel. Supplemental resources include a timeline of important events, an extensive bibliography for further reading, and a subject index.

Iconoclasts such as Muhammad Ali, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, Joe Namath, Ralph Nader, and Andy Warhol brought color and controversy to this tumultuous decade, while cultural events such as the Stonewall March, The Graduate, and the Monterey Pop Festival provided indelible images of a bellwether time in American society. Whether it was Beatlemania, bell-bottoms, or bumper stickers, the cultural contributions of the 60s showed that the times were definitely a-changin'.

Author: Edward J. Rielly
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Published: 05/30/2003
Pages: 312
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.34lbs
Size: 9.48h x 6.48w x 1.10d
ISBN: 9780313312618

Review Citation(s):
Booklist 10/15/2003 pg. 452
Choice 01/01/2004 pg. 978
American Reference Bks Annual 01/01/2004 pg. 208

About the Author

EDWARD J. RIELLY is Professor of English at St. Joseph's College of Maine.