Bibliograph

Encyclopedia of American Activism, 1960 to the Present

Type

Label

Encyclopedia of American Activism, 1960 to the Present

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Encyclopedia of American Activism

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Sub title

1960 to the Present

Summary

The turbulence of the 1960's and 1970's spawned a spectrum of activist movements. In spirit and action, events ranged from: gentle to violent; from Tree People to Bloody Sunday; from Community Mental Health to Black Power. This rapid stream of social and political change defined the second half of the 20th century, yet had roots in the first half. The baby boom generation launched many movements. Unlike their Depression/WWII parents, the boomers, a large cohort of unattached, young adults, had no looming familial and social responsibilities. They had the freedom and resources for the consuming task of changing the world

Target audience

adult

Classification