The Beat Generation were a radical group of American writers whose relaxed, gritty and candid writing inspired generations. In his chronicle of the origins, adventures, and inner workings of the Beat movement, Christopher Gair reveals how it sparked one of the most important revolutions in American literature, influencing everything from bebop to the Beastie Boys.

Without them, the Hippies and the Punks would never have existed.

About the Author
Christopher Gair is a Senior Lecturer in American Literature at the University of Glasgow. His books include The American Counterculture (2007).

Reviews
"The special merit of Christopher Gair's supremely intelligent study is its awareness that the Beats still attract attention for extra literary reasons." * American Studies, Journal of *



Book Information
ISBN 9781851685424
Author Christopher Gair
Format Paperback
Page Count 224
Imprint Oneworld Publications
Publisher Oneworld Publications
Weight(grams) 204g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 12mm