Collection of photographs combined with commentary by 20 writers. The work documents the rich history of the social movements of the 1960's and 1970's with a focus on the San Francisco Bay Area. Distinguished writers explore the rise of the Black Panthers, the Free-Speech and Anti-war movements, feminism, disability rights, environmental activism, the struggle for gay rights, Cesar Chavez and the United Farm Workers, the occupation of Alcatraz and the cultural milieu of the era. The book includes over 50 duotone photographs taken by nearly 30 noted photographers. Essays honor both the larger story and the individual participants of these movements who had the courage and vision to change history.