The 1960s

by Hurley, Jennifer A.

• ISBN13: 9780737702118
• ISBN10: 0737702117
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2000-01-01
• Publisher: Greenhaven Pr

Summary

Presents opposing viewpoints on events of the 1960s including the Vietnam War, social rebellion, the civil rights movement, and the women's liberation movement.

Author Biography

Jennifer Hurley works as a series editor for Greenhaven Press, teaches composition at the University of Phoenix, and writes short fiction. She attended graduate school at Boston University, where she received an M.A. in creative writing, and currently resides in San Diego with her cat, Emma.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. 4
Introduction: A Historical Overview of Sixties' Activism	p. 6
Activism and Social Rebellion
Americans Should Support the War in Vietnam	p. 22
Americans Should Oppose the War in Vietnam	p. 27
Hippies Are Creating a Desirable Social Revolution	p. 32
Hippies Are a Harmful Influence on America's Youth	p. 38
Movements for Equality
The Civil Rights Movement Helps Blacks Achieve Equality	p. 44
The Civil Rights Movement Does Not Help Blacks Achieve Equality	p. 49
The Women's Liberation Movement Benefits Women and Men	p. 54
The Women's Liberation Movement Harms Women	p. 58
How Has the Sixties Influenced Contemporary Society?
The Great Society Has Benefited America	p. 64
The Great Society Has Been a Failure	p. 70
The Sixties Had a Positive Impact on American Values	p. 77
The Sixties Had a Negative Impact on American Values	p. 83
Study Questions	p. 89
Excerpts from Original Documents Pertaining to the 1960s	p. 91
Chronology	p. 129
For Further Reading	p. 136
Works Consulted	p. 138
Index	p. 141
About the Author	p. 144
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