nineteen sixties

Journalist Tom Brokaw looks back on life in the United States during the 1960s, sharing the perspectives and experiences of famous and ordinary people who were affected by the tumultuous times, discussing changes that occurred in politics, culture, and society, and looking at how the era influenced events to come.

Examines some of the significant changes that took place in American society during the 1960s, and looks at specific aspects of the decade's popular culture including advertising, architecture, fashion, food, leisure activities, literature, music, performing and visual arts, and travel.

Photographs and text highlight some of the most significant events and movements of the 1960s in politics, society, the military, the arts, medicine and science, fashion, and other areas of life.

Vampire Darien Pendragon's dreams of world domination are set into motion when he transforms a young ingenue named Dot into a pop icon.

Teenagers in a small town in the 1960s experience new thoughts and feelings, question their identities, connect, and disconnect as they search for the meaning of life and love.

Focuses on fashion during the 1960s while charting the rise of pop music, the birth of mods and hippies, and the impact of the boutique on couture.

Examines significant people and events in the history of the United States during the 1960s, covering disasters, entertainment, trends, politics, the arts, science and technology, sports, society, economy, fashion, and activities. Includes a time line, glossary, and photographs.

Discusses the fashions of the 1960s, including women's and men's clothing and hairstyles, accessories, trends and fads, and world events that influenced the fashion.

Examines the music of the late 1960s and early 1970s, discussing how the music of the era reflected the new attitudes and philosophies emerging during that time, with biographical sketches of key artists and information on significant performers, recordings, and terminology.

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