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_Windows on the Sixties_ explores themes arising from the 'cultural revolution' of the 1960s through analysis of influential productions of the decade. Eight case studies reveal how key texts from the media of film, television, literature and pop music can open 'windows' on the social and cultural transformations taking place during one of the most exciting and controversial periods in recent history. Contributors focus on two American films (_The Apartment_ and _Seven Days in May_) and two British films (_This Sporting Life_ and _A Hard Day's Night_), on three novels by American writer Alison Lurie, on the Beatles' _Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band_ and on two contrasting British television series (_The Avengers_ and _Panorama_). Each writer explores common themes of production and reception, genre and style, drawing together impressions of the era they represent.

_Windows on the Sixties_ is both an invaluable guide for teachers and students of history, media and cultural studies and a stimulating account for the general reader.

Table of Contents

Introduction - locating key texts amid the distinctive landscape of the 60s, Arthur Marwick; a walk on the wilder side -"The Apartment" as social commentary, Daniel J. Leab; defining the parameters of "quality" cinema for "the permissive society" - the British Board of Film Censors and "This Sporting Life", Anthony Aldgate; "The Avengers" - television and popular culture during the "high 60s", James Chapman; "Seven Days in May" - history, prophecy and propaganda, Michael Coyne; "nothing like any previous musical, British or American" - the Beatles' film "A Hard Day's Night", Rowana Agajanian; three Alison Lurie novels of the long 60s, Arthur Marwick; the brilliant career of "Sgt. Pepper", Allan F. Moore; "Panorama" in the 60s, Robert Rowland; conclusion, Arthur Marwick.

Product details

Published 15 May 2000
Format Paperback
Edition 1st
Pages 216
ISBN 9781860643835
Imprint I.B. Tauris
Illustrations 20 b&w illustrations
Dimensions 0 x 0 mm
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

About the contributors

Anthology Editor

Anthony Aldgate

Anthology Editor

James Chapman

James Chapman is Professor of Film Studies at the…

Anthology Editor

Arthur Marwick

Arthur John Brereton Marwick (29 February 1936 - 2…

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