Gitlin
The Sixties
- ISBN 13:
- 9780553372120
- author:
- Gitlin
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1998
- Pages:
- 544
- Genre:
- World history: postwar, from c 1945 -
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Sixties: A Time of Great Change Todd Gitlin's authoritative account of this pivotal decade is a compelling and personal exploration of a generation that sought to shape the world through music, activism, and social change. As someone who played a key role in shaping the movement, Gitlin offers a unique perspective on the era's triumphs and tragedies. Part critical history, part memoir, this book resurrects the spirit of the Sixties, capturing the idealism and passion that defined a generation. With its blend of analysis and personal reflection, it provides a nuanced understanding of this complex and fascinating period in American history. Through Gitlin's writing, the images of the Sixties come alive, revealing the complexities and contradictions of a decade that continues to shape our world today.