The Sixties in America: Biographies
No. of pages 208
Published: 2004
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"The Sixties in America: Biographies" by Tom Pendergast explores the transformative decade of the 1960s through the lives of its most influential figures. This collection of biographies highlights key individuals across various fields, including politics, culture, music, and social movements, illustrating how their actions shaped the era. The book delves into the personal stories and struggles of prominent figures like Martin Luther King Jr., John F. Kennedy, and Bob Dylan, offering insights into their contributions to civil rights, counterculture, and societal change. Pendergast captures the spirit of the time, reflecting on the conflicts and triumphs that defined a generation. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
There are 208 pages in this book.
It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.
This book was published in 2004 by Cengage Gale .