Democracy's Children - The Young Rebels of the 1960s and the Power of Ideals

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 after they crossed that magical divide of age thirty. Democracy's Children will fascinate readers with its colorful depictions of the individuals, events, and drama of the 1960s.

List of contents

Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Genesis Chapter 3 Schooling in Changing Times Chapter 4 Restless Youth Chapter 5 Scaling the Ivied Walls Chapter 6 In Diversity, Separation Chapter 7 New Radicals, New Hopes Chapter 8 Young America at War Chapter 9 Counterculture Chapter 10 Politics Chapter 11 Change and Its Limits Chapter 12 Coming Home Chapter 13 Epilogue: Baby Bust and Beyond Chapter 14 Bibliographical Essay Chapter 15 Index

About the author

Edward K. Spann is emeritus professor of history and distinguished professor in arts and sciences at Indiana State University.

Summary

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.

Product details

• Authors: Edward Spann, Edward K Spann, Edward K. Spann
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2018
• EAN: 9780842051415
• ISBN: 978-0-8420-5141-5
• No. of pages: 185
• Dimensions: 149 mm x 237 mm x 14 mm
• Weight: 336 g
• Series: Vietnam: America in the War Years; Vietnam: America in the War Ye; Vietnam; Vietnam: America in the War Years; Vietnam: America in the War Ye
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geography; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education