This text is both an historical look at activism on campus since the 1960s and an exploration of the ways in which the historian's craft leads to social change.

The 1960s were a colorful, tumultuous age that transformed American society. Ever since the decade ended, Americans have debated the changes that it unleashed.

Leading contemporary political thinkers, including George Will, Todd Gitlin, Martha Minow, and Randall Kennedy, examine the changes brought about by the 1960s a

1968: The World Transformed presents a global perspective on the tumultuous events of the most crucial year in the era of the Cold War. By interpreting 1968 as

Debating the 1960s explores the decade through the controversies between radicals, liberals, and conservatives. The focus is on four main areas of contention: s