Debating the 1960s

Download or read book Debating the 1960s written by Michael W. Flamm and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2008 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Debating the 1960s explores the decade through the controversies between radicals, liberals, and conservatives. The focus is on four main areas of contention: social welfare, civil rights, foreign relations, and social order. The book also examines the emergence of the New Left and the modern conservative movement. Combining analytical essays and historical documents, the book highlights the polarization of the era and assesses the enduring importance of the 1960s on contemporary American politics and society.