Mike Davis,Jon Wiener
Set the Night on Fire: L.A. in the Sixties
Set the Night on Fire: L.A. in the Sixties
💎 Earn 142 Points (£1.42) on this item.
YOU SAVE £1.44
- Condition: Brand new
- UK Delivery times: Usually arrives within 2 - 3 working days
- UK Shipping: Fee starts at £2.39. Subject to product weight & dimension
Bulk ordering. Want 15 or more copies? Get a personalised quote and bigger discounts. Learn more about bulk orders.
Couldn't load pickup availability
- More about Set the Night on Fire: L.A. in the Sixties
The sixties in the US were centered in Los Angeles, with Malcolm X and Angela Davis gaining prominence, the Watts uprising, Chicano walkouts, Moratorium, and the birth of Asian America as a political identity. Mike Davis and Jon Wiener's book, Set the Night on Fire, provides a comprehensive movement history of L.A. in the sixties, drawing on archival research, interviews, and personal histories.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 800 pages
Publication date: 13 April 2021
Publisher: Verso Books
Histories of the United States in the 1960s often center on New York City, but Los Angeles was a major hub of the political and social upheaval of that decade. L.A. served as a breeding ground for Black Power, where Malcolm X and Angela Davis rose to prominence, and the Watts uprising shook the country. It was also the birthplace of Asian America as a political identity, the base of the anti-war movement, and the epicenter of California counterculture.
Mike Davis and Jon Wiener, in their comprehensive book "Set the Night on Fire: Los Angeles in the Sixties," provide the first detailed account of the movements in L.A. during that decade. Drawing on extensive archival research, numerous interviews with key figures of the 1960s movements, and personal histories (both Davis and Wiener are native Los Angelenos), they offer a fresh perspective on the city's role in the era.
"Set the Night on Fire" is a fascinating historical corrective that challenges prevailing narratives and sheds light on the overlooked aspects of L.A.'s 1960s history. The book is written in scintillating and fiercely elegant prose, making it an engaging and accessible read for anyone interested in this period.
In conclusion, while New York City may have been the epicenter of the 1960s, Los Angeles played a significant role in shaping the political and social landscape of the decade. "Set the Night on Fire" by Mike Davis and Jon Wiener provides a comprehensive and insightful account of the movements and events that shaped L.A. during this transformative time, offering a valuable contribution to our understanding of the 1960s.
Weight: 586g
Dimension: 131 x 201 x 53 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781839761225
This item can be found in:
UK and International shipping information
UK and International shipping information
UK Delivery and returns information:
- Delivery within 2 - 3 days when ordering in the UK.
- Shipping fee for UK customers from £2.39. Fully tracked shipping service available.
- Returns policy: Return within 30 days of receipt for full refund.
International deliveries:
Shulph Ink now ships to Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, India, Luxembourg Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Netherlands, New Zealand, United Arab Emirates, United States of America.
- Delivery times: within 5 - 10 days for international orders.
- Shipping fee: charges vary for overseas orders. Only tracked services are available for most international orders. Some countries have untracked shipping options.
- Customs charges: If ordering to addresses outside the United Kingdom, you may or may not incur additional customs and duties fees during local delivery.
