Famous Last Words, Fond Farewells, Deathbed Diatribes, and Exclamations Upon Expiration

This book is perfect for undergraduate students and may adequately complement the research of graduate students. Scholarly without being tedious, it may also be of great interest to the general public. Challenging the images associated with the 1960s is difficult, not because they are wrong but because they are only part of the story. There certainly was an upsurge of left-wing radicalism, there were mass demonstrations and urban riots, the 'counter-culture' did exist, and there can be no doubt that the issues of black civil rights and the Vietnam War dominated the public agenda. It is a measure of M J Heale's success that in relatively few pages he has given due weight to these issues, while also showing that the full story is more complicated and interesting!An authoritative and lucid guide to the public events of the 1960s and to the larger significance of the era. It provides a clear overview of 60s history and covers essential protest movements as well as political developments. -- Karen Jones, University of Essex Heale ! has packed an enormous amount of information into a few pages, as he examines what may be the most controversial decade in twentieth century American history! he writes a balanced, even-handed account! its brevity, accessible writing style, and an excellent guide for further reading make The Sixties in America an excellent choice for teachers looking for a useful introduction to this period. This book is perfect for undergraduate students and may adequately complement the research of graduate students. Scholarly without being tedious, it may also be of great interest to the general public. Challenging the images associated with the 1960s is difficult, not because they are wrong but because they are only part of the story. There certainly was an upsurge of left-wing radicalism, there were mass demonstrations and urban riots, the 'counter-culture' did exist, and there can be no doubt that the issues of black civil rights and the Vietnam War dominated the public agenda. It is a measure of M J Heale's success that in relatively few pages he has given due weight to these issues, while also showing that the full story is more complicated and interesting!An authoritative and lucid guide to the public events of the 1960s and to the larger significance of the era. It provides a clear overview of 60s history and covers essential protest movements as well as political developments. Heale ! has packed an enormous amount of information into a few pages, as he examines what may be the most controversial decade in twentieth century American history! he writes a balanced, even-handed account! its brevity, accessible writing style, and an excellent guide for further reading make The Sixties in America an excellent choice for teachers looking for a useful introduction to this period.