Aroused by gains in civil rights and galvanized by the antiwar movement, radical leaders of the 1960s sought to make revolutionary changes in American society. Partly through their leadership, a generation was awakened by the call for a counterculture. That generation is now responsible for the same social and political structures they so adamantly, and sometimes violently, opposed. How did the sixties affect the counterculture leaders? And what are they doing now? Paul Krassner, Cleveland Sellers, Jane Adams, Dave Dellinger, Bill Ayers, Warren Hinckle, Peter Berg, Noam Chomsky, Tim Leary,…mehr
Aroused by gains in civil rights and galvanized by the antiwar movement, radical leaders of the 1960s sought to make revolutionary changes in American society. Partly through their leadership, a generation was awakened by the call for a counterculture. That generation is now responsible for the same social and political structures they so adamantly, and sometimes violently, opposed. How did the sixties affect the counterculture leaders? And what are they doing now? Paul Krassner, Cleveland Sellers, Jane Adams, Dave Dellinger, Bill Ayers, Warren Hinckle, Peter Berg, Noam Chomsky, Tim Leary, Philip Berrigan, Anita Hoffman, Jerry Rubin, Erica Huggins, Jim Fouratt, Bernadine Dohrn, Barry Melton, Peter Coyote, and Abbie Hoffman reflect on the seminal events that dominated the sixties and discuss the major issues and problems facing America (and them!) today.
Ron Chepesiuk is a professor and head of special collections at Winthrop University. He lives in Rock Hill, South Carolina.
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Table of Contents Acknowledgments Introduction A Chronnology: 1960-1973 1. Paul Krassner: Father of the Underground Press 2. Cleveland Sellers: From Black Revolutionary to Educator and Community Worker 3. Jane Adams: From Grassroots Organizer to University Professor 4. Dave Dellinger: Radical for Peace 5. Bill Ayers: Radical Educator 6. Warren Hinckle: Unreconstructed Radical 7. Peter Berg: From Digger to Environmental Activist 8. Noam Chomsky: Radical Intellectual 9. Tim Leary: From High Priest of LSD to Guru of High Tech 10. Philip Berrigan: Radical for Christ 11. Anita Hoffman: Reluctant Radical 12. Jerry Rubin: A Man for All Seasons 13. Ericka Huggins: From Black Panther to AIDS Activist 14. Jim Fouratt: Gay Rights Activist 15. Bernardine Dohrn: From Revolutionary to Children's Rights Advocate 16. Barry Melton: From Rock Musician to Activist Lawyer 17. Peter Coyote: Hollywood Radical 18. Abbie Hoffman: An American Rebel Notes Bibliography A Select Glossary Index
Table of Contents Acknowledgments Introduction A Chronnology: 1960-1973 1. Paul Krassner: Father of the Underground Press 2. Cleveland Sellers: From Black Revolutionary to Educator and Community Worker 3. Jane Adams: From Grassroots Organizer to University Professor 4. Dave Dellinger: Radical for Peace 5. Bill Ayers: Radical Educator 6. Warren Hinckle: Unreconstructed Radical 7. Peter Berg: From Digger to Environmental Activist 8. Noam Chomsky: Radical Intellectual 9. Tim Leary: From High Priest of LSD to Guru of High Tech 10. Philip Berrigan: Radical for Christ 11. Anita Hoffman: Reluctant Radical 12. Jerry Rubin: A Man for All Seasons 13. Ericka Huggins: From Black Panther to AIDS Activist 14. Jim Fouratt: Gay Rights Activist 15. Bernardine Dohrn: From Revolutionary to Children's Rights Advocate 16. Barry Melton: From Rock Musician to Activist Lawyer 17. Peter Coyote: Hollywood Radical 18. Abbie Hoffman: An American Rebel Notes Bibliography A Select Glossary Index
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