Social Movements of the 1960s: Searching for Democracy

by Stewart Burns

Book Overview

Deftly analyzes the major protest movements of the 1960s involving women, blacks, the Vietnam War, and the New Left. The Social Movements Past and Present Series offers thorough analyses of the ideas and actions that have changed the way Americans think and live. Each volume is written by a specialist drawing on the insights and methodologies of history, sociology, and political science.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0805797386
• ISBN13: 9780805797381
• Release Date: March 1990
• Publisher: Twayne Publishers
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.3" x 7.8"
• Age Range: 14 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 9 to 12

Customer Reviews

A great review of 1960s social movements

For someone who wants more than just an overview, this text provides a concise history of social movements in the 1960s. Well-documented in a clear writing style.