Miller, Jim

Describes the stars, fans, promoters, producers, the festivals, disc jockeys, the record industry, and the culture that grew up around rock music.

Traces the origins and history of rock and roll music through a series of selected episodes that occurred between December 1947 and August 1977.

Recreates the turbulent history of the people and ideas that shaped the New Left, and America, during the 1960s.

Provides brief biographies of twelve famous philosophers, discussing how each expanded the field of philosophy and how their work impacted their own lives.