The Last Great Dream

"The Last Great Dream" offers a compelling social history of the events and cultural shifts that led to the 1960s counterculture movement, with a focus on San Francisco's influence. Covering key moments from the San Francisco Poetry Renaissance to landmark events like the Monterey Pop Festival, the book explores various micro-histories including art, music, poetry, and social change. Richly detailed and definitive, it serves as an engaging introduction to a transformative era that challenged mainstream American values.