The Permissive Society and Its Enemies: Sixties British Culture - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1854891472 ISBN 13: 9781854891471

Publisher: Rivers Oram Press, 2007

Synopsis

Deconstructing the myth of Britain's “swinging sixties,” this collection of essays examines the revolution of cultural permissiveness in postwar Britain and how societal debates over drug use, pornography, and women's rights of this era have influenced current thinking. Britain's period of nebulous social change is analyzed by defining permissiveness, locating the movement's origins, identifying its proponents and opponents, and assessing long-term consequences. Discussions of ludic liberalism, lesbian politics, beatnik ideology, and the rise of the moral crusader highlight the developing subcultures of Britain's society.

About this title

About the Author:

Marcus Collins is an assistant professor of British history at Emory University. He is the author of Modern Love.

About this edition

• Publisher: Rivers Oram Press
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 1854891472
• ISBN 13: 9781854891471
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 288
• Editor: Collins Marcus