Windows on the sixties

"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."--