The 60's Communes: Hippies and Beyond

Miller (religious studies, U. of Kansas) explains that the intentional communities of the period 1960-75 were far more diverse than the stereotype of the hippie commune suggests. Based on interviews, he offers a general overview of the movement, his coverage of particular endeavors varying with their impact and the information available. This is the second of a three-volume series; the first is The Quest for Utopia in Twentieth-Century America: 1900-1960 . Paper edition (unseen), $24.95. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)