A Cultural History of the United States Through the Decades - The 1960s (A Cultural History of the United States Through the Decades Series) [Library Binding]

Gini Holland (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 1998

Turmoil and tragedy dominate this pivotal decade. The cold war erupts in the Cuban Missile Crisis, the building of the Berlin Wall, and heavy involvement in Vietnam. President Lyndon Johnson ushers in the Great Society as Americans fight for civil rights.

Product Details

• Library Binding: 144 pages
• Publisher: Lucent Books; 1 edition (September 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1560065567
• ISBN-13: 978-1560065562
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,042,974 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Good general overview of the Sixties, March 6, 2010

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This review is from: A Cultural History of the United States Through the Decades - The 1960s (A Cultural History of the United States Through the Decades Series) (Library Binding)

Even though this book is marketed to young readers (ages 9 to 12 according to Amazon), I found it to be a good general overview of the 1960s for adults too. It is not written in an overly simplistic style, and covers the usual topics of that era in quite an objective manner. For example, I was pleased that the book treats hippies in a sympathetic and balanced way, which many writers and documentaries do not. As the title suggests, it does emphasize events in the United States, yet does not totally ignore other countries. Also, it contains many appropriate black-and-white photos from the era, so it's enjoyable to browse through just for the photos. I was impressed enough with this book that I'm going to collect more of this series for myself, and I'm in my forties.