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Democracy's Children: The Young Rebels of the 1960s and the Power of Ideals (Vietnam: America in the War Years)
Edward K. Spann
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Paperback. They burned bras, draft cards, and even the American flag. But what drove a group of young Americans to democratic revolution in the tumultuous years of the 1960s, and what made them think they could win? This book looks at the motivations and values of the young rebels of the 1960s. Series: Vietnam: America in the War Years. Num Pages: 185 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJPK; GTB; HBJK; HBLW3; HBTV; JPWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 160 x 14. Weight in Grams: 331.
They burned bras, draft cards, and even the American flag. But what drove a group of young Americans to democratic revolution in the tumultuous years of the 1960s, and what made them think they could win? In this book, Edward K. Spann looks at the motivations and values of the young rebels of the 1960s. He links their fight for equality for African Americans, women, and other marginalized groups to the democratic values of their World War II-era parents. Spann provides a cultural portrait of who the rebels were, what they thought, what they did, and what became of them ... Read more
They burned bras, draft cards, and even the American flag. But what drove a group of young Americans to democratic revolution in the tumultuous years of the 1960s, and what made them think they could win? In this book, Edward K. Spann looks at the motivations and values of the young rebels of the 1960s. He links their fight for equality for African Americans, women, and other marginalized groups to the democratic values of their World War II-era parents. Spann provides a cultural portrait of who the rebels were, what they thought, what they did, and what became of them ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Series
Vietnam: America in the War Years
Condition
New
Number of Pages
185
Place of Publication
Denver, United States
ISBN
9780842051415
SKU
V9780842051415
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About Edward K. Spann
Edward K. Spann is emeritus professor of history and distinguished professor in arts and sciences at Indiana State University.
Reviews for Democracy's Children: The Young Rebels of the 1960s and the Power of Ideals (Vietnam: America in the War Years)
In this cogent, sprightly, and provocative volume, Spann assesses the influence of the middle-class baby boomers born in the 1940s and argues persuasively that this subgeneration of democracy's children was a 'special breed with a special purpose.'
Joseph A. Fry, University of Nevada, Las Vegas Recommended. All levels/libraries.
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Joseph A. Fry, University of Nevada, Las Vegas Recommended. All levels/libraries.
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Detailing the demographic changes and currents of popular ... Read more