By the Light of Burning Dreams

Autor*innen

• David Talbot

Parameter

• Historisches Thema
• Kultur und Gesellschaft
• Politik
• Politikwissenschaft
• Sachliteratur

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The political landscape of the 1960s and 1970s was marked by significant upheaval, driven by the struggles for civil rights, women's liberation, Black power, and opposition to the Vietnam War. This period represented a second American revolution, aiming to fulfill the unkept promises of the first by extending the protections of the Bill of Rights to marginalized groups. Drawing on exclusive interviews, original documents, and archival research, the narrative delves into pivotal moments in the lives of influential leaders from the radical movement of the twentieth century. Key figures include Bobby Seale of the Black Panthers, Heather Booth and the Jane Collective, peace activists Tom Hayden and Jane Fonda, and labor leaders Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta. The book also highlights Craig Rodwell's role in the Gay Pride movement, as well as the activism of Dennis Banks, Madonna Thunder Hawk, and Russell Means at Wounded Knee, alongside John Lennon and Yoko Ono's politically charged celebrity status. The authors unveil the transformative experiences that inspired these revolutionaries, revealing the connections forged between various movements across race, class, and gender. The impact of this era continues to resonate in contemporary America, as the changes initiated by these leaders demand reflection and action from society today. This account serves as a compelling chronicle of a generation that profoundly shaped the American

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2021
• Einband: Hardcover