The Permissive Society: America, 1941-1965 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780521757225)

In contrast to those who see the 1950s as essentially a conservative period, and who view the 1960s as a time of rapid moral change, The Permissive Society points to the emergence of a liberalizing impulse during the Truman and Eisenhower years. The book shows how, during the 1950s, a traditionalist moral framework was beginning to give way to a less authoritarian approach to moral issues as demonstrated by a more relaxed style of child-rearing, the rising status of women both inside and outside the home, the increasing reluctance of Americans to regard alcoholism as a sin, loosening sexual attitudes, the increasing influence of modern psychology, and, correspondingly, the declining influence of religion in the personal lives of most Americans.

Author: Alan Petigny
ISBN-10: 0521757223
ISBN-13: 9780521757225
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 08/10/2009
Pages: 304
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 8.90h x 6.00w x 0.80d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 04/01/2010