Description
Among the most significant subcultures in modern U.S. history, the hippies had a far-reaching impact on American society. Their influence essentially defined the 1960s-hippie anti-fashion, divergent music, dropout politics and 'make love not war' philosophy extended to virtually every corner of the world, and remain influential.
The entrenched institutions within the political and cultural establishments that the hippies challenged, or abandoned, mainly prevailed. Yet the nonviolent, egalitarian principles of the movement, so-called, underpinned an era of civic protest that brought an end to the Vietnam War. Their enduring impact was the creation of a 1960s frame of reference among millions of baby boomers, whose attitudes, values and aspirations continue to reflect the hip ethos that informed their youth.
About the Author
John Anthony Moretta lives in Houston, Texas.
Reviews
'John Anthony Moretta has written a very thorough study of the hippie phenomenon, and on the whole manages to be fair-minded in his descriptions and judgements of personalities and events. He doesn't attempt to hide the misdemeanours and mistakes made by many hippies, nor does he fight shy of all the problems resulting from their excesses.' - Jim Burns, Penniless Press
Book Information
ISBN 9780786499496
Author John Anthony Moretta
Format Paperback
Page Count 428
Imprint McFarland & Co Inc
Publisher McFarland & Co Inc
Weight(grams) 740g
The entrenched institutions within the political and cultural establishments that the hippies challenged, or abandoned, mainly prevailed. Yet the nonviolent, egalitarian principles of the movement, so-called, underpinned an era of civic protest that brought an end to the Vietnam War. Their enduring impact was the creation of a 1960s frame of reference among millions of baby boomers, whose attitudes, values and aspirations continue to reflect the hip ethos that informed their youth.
About the Author
John Anthony Moretta lives in Houston, Texas.
Reviews
'John Anthony Moretta has written a very thorough study of the hippie phenomenon, and on the whole manages to be fair-minded in his descriptions and judgements of personalities and events. He doesn't attempt to hide the misdemeanours and mistakes made by many hippies, nor does he fight shy of all the problems resulting from their excesses.' - Jim Burns, Penniless Press
Book Information
ISBN 9780786499496
Author John Anthony Moretta
Format Paperback
Page Count 428
Imprint McFarland & Co Inc
Publisher McFarland & Co Inc
Weight(grams) 740g
