And the Crooked Places Made Straight: The Struggle for Social Change in the 1960s

by David M. Chalmers

"With its hint of passion and irony, the title of David Chalmers' book aptly captures the complexities of his study. Beautifully written, it is more than a recitation of the actors and events of the 1960s. It helps us to make sense of the decade."--Dan T. Carter, Emory University. "Marvelously comprehensive and superbly written. An exceptionally valuable overview of the 1960s, replete with astute interpretations and commentary."--David J. Garrow, author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning Bearing the Martin Luther King, Jr., and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference.

Genres: History

248 pages, Hardcover

First published January 28, 1991

Reviews

[Aaron · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read a few chapters of this book as assignment in a history course on the 1960s about 10 years ago, so I don't have the clearest memory. I remember that it was relatively easy to read, and should be accessible to the general public. I can't argue for how much this reflects on the text, but I remember the course was well-organized and the professor was well versed in the material and knew what he was teaching.