The ABC-Clio Companion to the 1960s Counterculture in America

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The 1960s counterculture challenged the mainstream practices that dominated the 1950s, producing such groups as the hippies, Diggers, the National Organization for Women, and the American Indian Movement, all of which demanded societal change. The A-Z entries in this volume provide fascinating details on notable persons who stirred alternative ideas such as Betty Friedan, Abbie Hoffman, Andy Warhol, and Stokely Carmichael; events such as Woodstock, the Moratorium, and various be-ins; and new directions in music, art, clothing, and language.

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"This fine work, the first subject dictionary on the turbulent 1960s counterculture, fills a surprising gap in the reference literature of American social history. This work will serve students and scholars and the many people interested in the 1960s. Highly recommended for all libraries." - Library Journal "The book captures the nuances of 60s counterculture so thoroughly that this reviewer could almost smell marijuana permeating the pages. Curious students will gravitate towards this reference book and I predict it will be one that is continually out of place from student use. Highly recommended." - The Book Report

Author Bio

Neil Hamilton is associate professor and chair of the Department of History at Spring Hill College, Mobile, AL.