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Making Peace with the 60s,New
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David Burner's panoramic history of the 1960s conveys the ferocity of debate and the testing of visionary hopes that still require us to make sense of the decade. He begins with the civil rights and black power movements and then turns to nuanced descriptions of Kennedy and the Cold War, the counterculture and its antecedents in the Beat Generation, the student rebellion, the poverty wars, and the liberals' war in Vietnam. As he considers each topic, Burner advances a provocative argument about how liberalism selfdestructed in the 1960s. In his view, the civil rights movement took a wrong turn as it gradually came to emphasize the identity politics of race and ethnicity at the expense of the vastly more important politics of class and distribution of wealth. The expansion of the Vietnam War did force radicals to confront the most terrible mistake of American liberalism, but that they also turned against the social goals of the New Deal was destructive to all concerned.Liberals seemed to rule in politics and in the media, Burner points out, yet they failed to make adequate use of their power to advance the purposes that both liberalism and the left endorsed. And forces for social amelioration splintered into pairs of enemies, such as integrationists and black separatists, the social left and mainline liberalism, and advocates of peace and supporters of a totalitarian Hanoi.Making Peace with the 60s will fascinate baby boomers and their elders, who either joined, denounced, or tried to ignore the counterculture. It will also inform a broad audience of younger people about the famous political and literary figures of the time, the salient moments, and, above all, the powerful ideas that spawned events from the civil rights era to the Vietnam War. Finally, it will help to explain why Americans failed to make full use of the energies unleashed by one of the most remarkable decades of our history.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Making Peace with the 60s'? A: 'Making Peace with the 60s' by David Burner explores the complexities of the 1960s in America, examining the civil rights movement, the Vietnam War, and the counterculture, while arguing how liberalism faced challenges and contradictions during this transformative decade.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Making Peace with the 60s'? A: The author of 'Making Peace with the 60s' is David Burner, a historian known for his insights on American history and culture.
- Q: What is the publication date of the book? A: 'Making Peace with the 60s' was published on December 22, 1997.
- Q: What format is this book available in? A: This book is available in paperback format, making it easy to handle and read.
- Q: How many pages does 'Making Peace with the 60s' contain? A: 'Making Peace with the 60s' consists of 302 pages, providing a comprehensive exploration of the decade.
- Q: Is 'Making Peace with the 60s' a new or used book? A: The book is listed as in new condition, ensuring it is in excellent shape for readers.
- Q: What are some key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes in 'Making Peace with the 60s' include the civil rights movement, the rise of identity politics, the challenges of liberalism, and the socio-political impact of the Vietnam War.
- Q: Who would benefit from reading this book? A: 'Making Peace with the 60s' is beneficial for baby boomers, historians, and younger readers interested in understanding the significant political and cultural shifts of the 1960s.
- Q: Does the book include a discussion on the Vietnam War? A: Yes, the book includes a detailed discussion on the Vietnam War and its implications for American liberalism and society during the 1960s.
- Q: What is the condition of the book, and what does 'Used Book in Good Condition' mean? A: The book is listed as a new item, but if it were used, 'Used Book in Good Condition' typically means it has minimal wear and is still readable.