Includes bibliographical references (pages 249-252) and index.
Contents:
The 1960s cultural revolution took place only in America -- Political and cultural protest only happened in coastal cities and at elite universities -- All political activism was on the left -- Protesters were just young, unpatriotic hippies who didn't want to fight in Vietnam -- Hippies cared only about peace, love, and dope -- The sexual and drug revolutions occurred in the 1960s -- Urban riots were meaningless, violent outbursts -- Women's lib was just man-hating feminists burning their bras -- The anti-war movement ended (or lost) the Vietnam War -- The 1960s cultural revolution ended with that decade.
Summary:
"Provides a historical perspective with evidence-based, primary source analysis. Includes some of the sixties' key developments, stories of political empowerment, personal liberation, and cultural revolution"-- Provided by publisher.
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