Democracy's Children: The Young Rebels of the 1960s and the Power of Ideals by E

Description: Democracy's Children by Edward K. Spann 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. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The 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 new 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. Democracys Children will fascinate readers with its colorful depictions of the individuals, events, and drama of the 1960s. Author Biography Edward K. Spann is emeritus professor of history and distinguished professor in arts and sciences at Indiana State University. Table 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 Review 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 democracys children was a special breed with a special purpose. -- Joseph A. Fry, University of Nevada, Las VegasRecommended. All levels/libraries. * CHOICE *Detailing the demographic changes and currents of popular culture in the United States following World War II, Spann provides an accessible, intriguing overview with which to interpret the rise of the 1960s protest generation. -- Kenneth J. Heineman, Ohio University-LancasterA compact yet marvelously detailed synthesis. -- Kathryn C. Statler, University of San DiegoDemocracys Children addresses a broad range of topics in its concise coverage of the sixties generation. It challenges some of the prevailing stereotypes and reveals added complexity in the experiences of young people during that controversial era. -- Mitchell Hall, Central Michigan University, author of Because of Their Faith Long Description They burned bras, draft cards, and even the American flag. In acts of civil disobedience, they defied the police, the military, and the government as they battled to change American society. 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? They were a generation brought up to expect fairness and equality. Born in the 1940s, a time of strong democratic idealism influenced by the political Left and remnants of the New Deal, they grew up in families where parents treated their children as equals in a sort of mini-democracy. They attended progressive schools that stressed individuality and the importance of students. They were part of the Baby Boom, but a separate and discrete subsection who grew up in the idealistic decade from 1940 to 1950. They were Democracys Children. In this new 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. Unlike other books which explore the revolutionary movements of the era, Democracys Children looks at the individuals who comprised the movements. 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. He gives due consideration to the wide spectrum of youth opinion from radical to conservative to apolitical. Democracys Children will fascinate readers with its colorful depictions of the individuals, events, and drama of the 1960s. Review Quote Recommended. All levels/libraries. Details ISBN0842051414 Author Edward K. Spann Short Title DEMOCRACYS CHILDREN V02 Pages 185 Language English ISBN-10 0842051414 ISBN-13 9780842051415 Media Book Format Paperback Series Number 02 Year 2003 Subtitle The Young Rebels of the 1960s and the Power of Ideals Country of Publication United States Birth 1931 Residence US Imprint Rowman & Littlefield Place of Publication Lanham, MD DOI 10.1604/9780842051415 UK Release Date 2003-12-01 AU Release Date 2003-12-01 NZ Release Date 2003-12-01 Publisher Rowman & Littlefield Series Vietnam: America in the War Years Alternative 9780842051408 DEWEY 322.440973 Audience General Publication Date 2003-10-01 US Release Date 2003-10-01 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137324281;

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