The 1960s

Drawn from a wide range of perspectives and showcasing a variety of primary source materials, Brian Ward's The 1960s: A Documentary Reader highlights the most important themes of the era. * Supplies students with over 50 primary documents on the turbulent period of the 1960s in the United States* Includes speeches, court decisions, acts of Congress, secret memos, song lyrics, cartoons, photographs, news reports, advertisements, and first-hand testimony* A comprehensive introduction, document headnotes, and questions at the end of each chapter are designed to encourage students to engage with the material critically