Leaders From The 1960s

Author : David De Leon
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 626 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1994-06-22
Category : History
ISBN : 9780313029172

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Leaders from the 1960s by David De Leon Pdf

The throngs at Woodstock, Jane Fonda in Hanoi, I Have a Dream, burning draft cards, fire in the streets--these images of the 1960s are still very much alive today. What happened to the people and principles that dominated that decade? Which leaders from those turbulent years had the most lasting effect on our lives today? How well have the principles for which those leaders fought so strongly withstood the test of time? This thought-provoking biographical dictionary allows the reader to study the leaders, both conservative and liberal, their ideals, and their enduring influence. With major sections on racial democracy, peace and freedom, sexuality and gender, the environment, radical culture, and visions of alternative societies, Leaders from the 1960s includes entries on a wide selection of nationally prominent activists of the 1960s. In addition to those who dominated only the sixties, the volume includes earlier activists who came into prominence in the 1960s and activists of the era who came into prominence since the 1960s. Each entry provides a biographical sketch, but the focus of the entries is on the person's basic concepts or the essence of his or her work and the public response it generated. Included are extensive bibliographies on the individuals and the period.

Author : Sean MacLeod
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2015-09-03
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781442252028

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Leaders of the Pack by Sean MacLeod Pdf

In Leaders of the Pack: Girl Groups of the 1960s and their Influence on Popular Culture musician and music historian Sean MacLeod surveys the hundreds of girl groups that appeared not only in the United States but also in Great Britain during the early 1960s. This study corrects the neglect of their critical contribution of popular music history by exploring the social and political climate from which the girl groups emerged and their effect, in turn, on local and national music and culture. MacLeod organizes his argument around seven leading girl groups: The Shirelles, The Crystals, The Ronettes, The Marvelettes, The Vandellas, the Supremes and The Shangri-Las. These seven “sister” groups serve as the basis for a broader look at the many girl groups of the period, offering a roadmap through the work of the many stakeholder—the singers, songwriters, producers, and record labels—that the girl group phenomenon made possible. MacLeod also reviews the significant influence girl groups had on the many male bands of the 1960s, as well as their influence on the post-‘60s movements, from punk to new wave, ultimately serving as the template for the girl groups and all-girl bands that emerged in the 1980s. Finally, The Leaders of the Pack brings us to the present as MacLeod compares the original girl groups with female performers of today, drawing lines of connection and contrast between them. Leaders of the Pack is essential reading for students, scholars, and fans of 1960s music and culture. It will further interest anyone interested in women’s studies, modern American and British culture, and music history, with important forays into such topics as the Civil Rights Movement, second and third wave feminism, and post-war life.

Author : Lea E. Williams
Publisher : Palgrave Macmillan
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1998-01-01
Category : History
ISBN : 0312176848

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Servants of the People by Lea E. Williams Pdf

Beginning with the 1954 "Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court case, this book traces the lives of six American civil rights leaders as they willingly risk their lives for the civil rights cause: A. Philip Randolph, Frederick D. Patterson, Thurgood Marshall, Whitney M. Young, Adam Clayton Powell, Jr., and Fannie Lou Hamer.

Author : L. Williams
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1034690952

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Lessons for Leaders -- Chronology -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index

Author : Lea E. Williams
Publisher : Palgrave Macmillan
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1996-11-15
Category : Education
ISBN : 031216372X

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Servants of the People by Lea E. Williams Pdf

Beginning with the 1954 Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court case, this book traces the lives of six American civil rights leaders as they willingly risk their lives for the civil rights cause: A. Philip Randolph, Frederick D. Patterson, Thurgood Marshall, Whitney M. Young, Adam Clayton Powell, Jr., and Fannie Lou Hamer.

Author : Edmund Lindop
Publisher : Twenty-First Century Books
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2009-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780761334538

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America in the 1960s by Edmund Lindop Pdf

Outlines the important social, political, economic, cultural, and technological events that happened in the United States from 1960 to 1969.

Author : Michael W. Flamm,David Steigerwald
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : History
ISBN : 074252213X

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Debating the 1960s by Michael W. Flamm,David Steigerwald Pdf

Debating the 1960s explores the decade through the controversies between radicals, liberals, and conservatives. The focus is on four main areas of contention: social welfare, civil rights, foreign relations, and social order. The book also examines the emergence of the New Left and the modern conservative movement. Combining analytical essays and historical documents, the book highlights the polarization of the era and assesses the enduring importance of the 1960s on contemporary American politics and society.

Author : Betty Friedan
Publisher : Penguin Classics
Page : 347 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0141192054

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The Feminine Mystique by Betty Friedan Pdf

When Betty Friedan produced The Feminine Mystique in 1963, she could not have realized how the discovery and debate of her contemporaries' general malaise would shake up society. Victims of a false belief system, these women were following strict social convention by loyally conforming to the pretty image of the magazines, and found themselves forced to seek meaning in their lives only through a family and a home. Friedan's controversial book about these women - and every woman - would ultimately set Second Wave feminism in motion and begin the battle for equality. This groundbreaking and life-changing work remains just as powerful, important and true as it was forty-five years ago, and is essential reading both as a historical document and as a study of women living in a man's world. 'One of the most influential nonfiction books of the twentieth century.' New York Times 'Feminism ...... began with the work of a single person: Friedan.' Nicholas Lemann With a new Introduction by Lionel Shriver

Author : Alexander Cruden
Publisher : Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2012-08-22
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780737763720

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Student Movements of the 1960s by Alexander Cruden Pdf

This fascinating volume explores the historical and cultural events leading up to and following the student movements of the 1960s. Readers will learn about issues surrounding the goals of the activists, black power, feminism, and the role of drugs and music. This book also includes personal narratives from people who experienced the student movements of the 1960s. Essay sources include Lyndon B. Johnson, Kathie Sarachild, Kathryn Jean Lopez, and the U.S. House Committee on Un-American Activities. Personal narratives include a girl's experience of feminism in the sixties, and Mario Savio's tense words about the California students who were facing trial.

Author : William Dudley
Publisher : Greenhaven Press, Incorporated
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Nineteen sixties
ISBN : PSU:000046325334

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The 1960s by William Dudley Pdf

Fulfills the standards: "Culture," "Individuals, Groups, and Institutions," "Power, Authority, and Governance," and "Science, Technology, and Society" from the National Council for the Social Studies Curriculum Standards for High School.Fulfills the standards: "Chronological Thinking," "Historical Comprehension," "Historical Analysis and Interpretation," and "Historical Research Capabilities" from the National History Education Standards for American History, Grades 5-12.

Author : Athina Karatzogianni,Jacob Matthews
Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
Page : 233 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2023-11-30
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781837971084

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Fractal Leadership by Athina Karatzogianni,Jacob Matthews Pdf

Fractal Leadership serves as a point of reference for those interested in tracing the development of leadership in social movements from the 1960s to today.

Author : David Farber,Beth Bailey
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 523 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2003-04-09
Category : History
ISBN : 9780231518079

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The Columbia Guide to America in the 1960s by David Farber,Beth Bailey Pdf

The 1960s continue to be the subject of passionate debate and political controversy, a touchstone in struggles over the meaning of the American past and the direction of the American future. Amid the polemics and the myths, making sense of the Sixties and its legacies presents a challenge. This book is for all those who want to take it on. Because there are so many facets to this unique and transformative era, this volume offers multiple approaches and perspectives. The first section gives a lively narrative overview of the decade's major policies, events, and cultural changes. The second presents ten original interpretative essays from prominent historians about significant and controversial issues from the Vietnam War to the sexual revolution, followed by a concise encyclopedia articles organized alphabetically. This section could stand as a reference work in itself and serves to supplement the narrative. Subsequent sections include short topical essays, special subjects, a brief chronology, and finally an extensive annotated bibliography with ample information on books, films, and electronic resources for further exploration. With interesting facts, statistics, and comparisons presented in almanac style as well as the expertise of prominent scholars, The Columbia Guide to America in the 1960s is the most complete guide to an enduringly fascinating era.

Author : Richard J. Jensen
Publisher : MSU Press
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2017-10-01
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781628953008

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Social Controversy and Public Address in the 1960s and Early 1970s by Richard J. Jensen Pdf

The period between the 1960s and 1970s is easily one of the most controversial in American history. Examining the liberal movements of the era as well as those that opposed them, this volume offers analyses of the rhetoric of leaders, including those of the civil rights movement, the Chicano movement, the gay rights movement, second-wave feminism, and conservative resistance groups. It also features an introduction that summarizes much of the significant research done by communication scholars on dissent in the 1960s and 1970s. This time period is still a fertile area of study, and this book provides insights into the era that are both provocative and illuminating, making it an essential read for anyone looking to learn more about this time in America.

Author : Ben Agger
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : SOCIAL SCIENCE
ISBN : 1315632101

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The Sixties at 40 by Ben Agger Pdf

Author : George L. Perry,James Tobin
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 396 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2010-12-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0815713428

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Economic Events, Ideas, and Policies by George L. Perry,James Tobin Pdf

In November 1999 the Brookings Institution and Yale University jointly sponsored a conference to reconsider the national economic policies of the 1960s and the theories that influenced them, in light of subsequent events in the economy and of developments in economic theory and research. This volume contains the papers and comments of the participants. The 1960s were years of difficult challenges to U.S. policymakers and of important initiatives to meet them. The economic doldrums at the start of the decade gave way to strong expansion and prosperity, which, however, ended with excessive inflation. The decade that followed was the most turbulent of the postwar period, with global shock waves from oil prices, two deep recessions, and historic changes in the international financial system. Both policymaking and economic thinking have evolved since the 1960s. The papers gathered in this volume examine the economics of the 1960s as the starting point in this evolution.Several of the contributors to this volume were involved in policymaking in the 1960s. Their papers provide firsthand insights to the analyses and priorities of that period and a prelude to examination of subsequent ideas and policies. Younger scholars represented in the volume bring different perspectives. All participants have been active in economic research since the 1960s; collectively they represent a wide range of expertise in economic analysis.This volume is dedicated to the memory of Arthur Okun, a major figure in economics and economic policy throughout the Kennedy-Johnson era, at Yale, at the Council on Economic Advisers, and at Brookings. He served as chairman of the council and chief economic adviser to President Johnson. At Brookings, he and George Perry founded the Brookings Panel on Economic Activity and its journal, Brookings Papers on Economic Activity.