The Sixties in America: Almanac covers major issues of the period, from Cold War politics and the civil rights movement to antiwar protests and Motown.
The Sixties in America: Biographies features profiles of the major figures from the 1960s, including John F. Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson, Abbie Hoffman, Martin Luther King, Jr., Rachel Carson, Bob Dylan and Muhammad Ali.
The Sixties in America: Primary Sources includes excerpts from speeches, diary entries and other primary source materials, including John Kerry\'s statement on behalf of the Vietnam Veterans Against the War; Malcolm X\'s "The Ballot or the Bullet"; and Betty Friedan\'s "Feminine Mystique."
For table of contents, sample pages or other volume specific information see the entry for the Almanac, Biographies or Primary Sources.
While Gale strives to replicate print content, some content may not be available due to rights restrictions.Call your Sales Rep for details.
2005 - Booklist's Twenty Best Bets for Student Researchers
"Research in these volumes may help Generation Z students understand their parents and grandparents who are part of the Baby Boomers and came to adulthood in the Sixties. The vocabulary could be read by upper middle school students. Recommended for middle and high school collections."
"Teachers will find research and activity ideas in the front matter of this volume. Each chapter end with a list of books and Web sites to find further information. This will be a helpful book to gather information about the society of this time period.\'"
"Vol. 2. Biographies ($60.00)"
"Vol. 3. Primary sources ($60.00)"
"Vol. 4. Cumulative index ($5.00). Coverage includes politics, culture, and daily life during the 1960s, including articles on such aspects as the Vietnam War, the policies of John F. Kennedy and Lyndon Johnson, and arts and entertainment"
"twenty-six biographical profiles"
"twenty primary sources"
"a time line"
"and a glossary. Great addition to US History collections.\n"