Cherished and Cursed: Toward a Social History of "The Catcher in the Rye"
New Books in American Studies
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Cultural Shifts from the 1950s to the 1960s: An Exploration of Transition
This chapter examines the cultural shift from the conservative 1950s to the revolutionary 1960s, highlighting the effects of the Cold War on American society. It addresses the evolution of gender politics, higher education, and the emerging critique of foreign policy, particularly concerning Vietnam.
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