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A Generation Divided: The New Left, the New Right, and the 1960s First Edition
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- ISBN-100520217144
- ISBN-13978-0520217140
- EditionFirst Edition
- PublisherUniversity of California Press
- Publication dateOctober 20, 1999
- LanguageEnglish
- Dimensions6 x 1.1 x 9 inches
- Print length400 pages
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"A very useful, almost encyclopedic rendition of two vital incipient movements in a very important decade in the social history of the nation." Troy Duster, author of Backdoor to Eugenics
"A richly textured, fascinating comparison of Students for a Democratic Society on the left and Young Americans for Freedom on the right that reshapes how we understand the political generation of 'the sixties.' Klatch's brilliant and nuanced study of the life histories and ideological values of these political activists is required reading for anyone interested in social movement activism and the social history of American politics." Kathleen Blee, author of Women of the Klan
"An exemplary piece of scholarship that greatly enriches our knowledge of the 1960s, even as it underscores the era's continuing influence on contemporary American society. But my admiration for Klatch's book extends well beyond its specific contribution to our knowledge about the 1960s. It is also the very best book on the social psychological and social/cultural dynamics of individual activism I have ever read. Need more reasons to buy the book? Try this: It is a groundbreaking study of women's lives in the midst of the gender revolution. You get the point. This is an important and engaging book." Doug McAdam, author of Freedom Summer
"Rebecca Klatch writes about the sixties, neither to praise nor to condemn, but to understand. Her decision to compare SDSers and YAFers was inspired, and we can all learn much from her wonderfully sympathetic sociological skills." Alan Wolfe, author of Whose Keeper? Social Science and Moral Obligation
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"A very useful, almost encyclopedic rendition of two vital incipient movements in a very important decade in the social history of the nation."―Troy Duster, author of Backdoor to Eugenics
"A richly textured, fascinating comparison of Students for a Democratic Society on the left and Young Americans for Freedom on the right that reshapes how we understand the political generation of 'the sixties.' Klatch's brilliant and nuanced study of the life histories and ideological values of these political activists is required reading for anyone interested in social movement activism and the social history of American politics."―Kathleen Blee, author of Women of the Klan
"An exemplary piece of scholarship that greatly enriches our knowledge of the 1960s, even as it underscores the era's continuing influence on contemporary American society. But my admiration for Klatch's book extends well beyond its specific contribution to our knowledge about the 1960s. It is also the very best book on the social psychological and social/cultural dynamics of individual activism I have ever read. Need more reasons to buy the book? Try this: It is a groundbreaking study of women's lives in the midst of the gender revolution. You get the point. This is an important and engaging book."―Doug McAdam, author of Freedom Summer
"Rebecca Klatch writes about the sixties, neither to praise nor to condemn, but to understand. Her decision to compare SDSers and YAFers was inspired, and we can all learn much from her wonderfully sympathetic sociological skills."―Alan Wolfe, author of Whose Keeper? Social Science and Moral Obligation
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- Publisher : University of California Press; First Edition (October 20, 1999)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 400 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0520217144
- ISBN-13 : 978-0520217140
- Item Weight : 1.5 pounds
- Dimensions : 6 x 1.1 x 9 inches
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I found this book excellent in defining some of the differences of political opinion from the left and libertarians, the 60's counterculture and its heavy influence on almost all with the exception of the traditionalists.
This book also brings to light the aftermath and current politics from the influence of these very important movements, including the political ideals of YAKers and SDSers today, an essential link into understanding.
Like many historians of the 60s, Klatch carries with her personal involvement in student left political activities but says "I have tried to set aside my own assumptions in listening to the stories of the activists on all sides." This she has successfully accomplished, much as she did in her earlier work,"Women of the New Right." For the most part, she lets her subjects speak for themselves while adding valuable perspective and context.
The left's history has been written by Hayden, Flacks, Gitlin and other activists from that era. As Klatch observes, however, "the untold story of the 1960s is about the New Right," a story that is now slowly seeping out in the works of John Andrew "The Other Side of the Sixties" and Mary Brennan "Turning Right in the Sixties." Although a true comparison of SDS and YAF activists, Klatch's most valuable contribution is that her work adds depth to an understanding of those individuals who were the "cadres for conservatism" in the sixties. But the limited size of her sample and the resultant scope of her work only provides a clue to the varied backgrounds and future developments of literally thousands of YAF alumni.
Unlike most of the SDS members, many of the YAF activists studied went on to assume leadership positions in the GOP's move to the right and to power in the 1980s and 1990s. As Klatch notes, "Having survived their minority status during the 1960s and early 1970s, they have helped bring many of their issues to prominence during the past two decades."
Those who were active in YAF will recognize many of the individuals studied by Klatch - even the four who tried to remain anonymous but whose comments and descriptions will give them away. Klatch's book is not a history of SDS or YAF (although it covers the lasting divisions at both organizations 1969 conventions)but, rather, an in-depth profile of individuals who became active in the 1960s, tracing their personal and political paths on to the mid-1990s. The "before" and "after" photos of the activists are intriguing and will bring back memories for many readers of a time which seems so long ago. A valuable contribution to anyone's understanding of American history in the late 20th century.