The Beatles and Sixties Britain

ISBN-13: 9781108477246 / Angielski / Twarda / 2020 / 382 str.

Marcus Collins

Opis

Marcus Collins writes for anyone interested in the Beatles, the sixties and the relationship between the two. This book's extensive research shows how the Beatles acted as the sand in the oyster of 1960s Britain: their disruptive presence inciting a wholesale re-examination of social, political and cultural norms.

Recenzje

'… Collins helps readers better understand the forces that impacted Britain during the turbulent 1960s, shedding new light on the Beatles for modern audiences. This deeply researched, distinctive, and well-argued book is a much-needed addition to the field … Highly recommended.' J. F. Lyons, Choice

Spis treści

Introduction; 1. The other sixties: an anti-permissive permissive society?; 2. Society, 1963–65: The Beatles and modernity; 3. Society, 1966–70: The Beatles go too far; 4. Culture: the Beatles as artists; 5. Politics: the Beatles, parliament and revolution; Conclusion.