The 1960s

by Edward J. Rielly

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'.

312 pages, Hardcover

First published May 30, 2003

About the author

Edward J. Rielly is a professor of English at Saint Joseph’s College in Standish, Maine. He is the author of several books.

Reviews

[Sheela Word · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good overview of American society in the 60's (politics, gender issues, the space program, the Vietnam war, art, music, TV, movies, food, clothes, toys, fads, etc.). Very readable. Broad, rather than deep.