and at 11 we wrap up our sunday primetime lineup with tom biden and a history of dodge city kansas, once considered one of the most violent towns in the west. it all happens tonight on c-span2's book tv. >> our visit to chico california continues with local author

and at 11 we wrap up our sunday primetime lineup with tom biden and a history of dodge city kansas, once considered one of the most violent towns in the west. it all happens tonight on c-span2's book tv. >> our visit to chico california continues with local author robert cottrell as he explores the counterculture of the 1960s and some of the influential people and movements that help define it. >> the name of my book is "sex, drugs and rock and roll: the rise of america's 1960's counterculture" . my book focuses on kind of the whole of american bohemia to a certain extent so i go back and talk about early progenitors, i talk about figures like edgar allen poe and walt whitman. i talk about the lyrical left in the early 20th century, john reed, maurice bryant. i talk abouthipsters , and then i focus on the beats, the two figures of the cast of allen ginsberg and jack kerouac, two of the central biographical elements in this book. and then i go on and talk about timothy leary, ken kesey and a whole array of characters of course through the decade of the 1960s. when we think of the counterc

[inaudible conversations] here is our prime time lineup: >> a look at the history of dodge city kansas, once considered one of the most violent towns in the west. then atal 8:00' "sex sal

he's written a book about dodge city kansas, and we are thrilled about that. i want to just give you some of the accolades that he's already seen. someone said it crackles from the start. someone said it is a must-have for history buffs and another said fans of u.s. history or lovers of should covet this nonfiction book. nancy who is the former mayor and former chairwoman of tourism and preservation agreed. you will enjoy this book even if you do not read history. tom is a number one best-selling author and worked in the newspaper and west side editor and as a magazine writer, tv and radio commentator and reporter for "the new york times." he has received awards from the marine corps heritage foundation and the national newspaper association. his books include the heart of everything that is which is a book about red cloud, the typhoon and reckless. i think one of the reasons it flows so well and the drive of the story is so compelling is because he is a kibitzer prizewinner and does have a job. look at the stacks of books. it is my pleasure to welcome from ne

also we will bring you a history of dodge city kansas, one considered one of the most violent towns of the west. craig recalls ronald reagan's path to the presidency. historian and activist rebecca offers her thoughts on changes occurring within the feminist movement and book tv visits chico, california to talk to local authors an visit the city's literary sites. 48 hours of nonfiction authors and books, television for serious readers. we kick off with former special assistant of for clinton. ..

he is has written a book about dodge city kansas and we're thrilled about that. i want to just give you some of the accolades he's already seen. someone said it is a must-have for history buffs. another critic says fans of western u.s. history or lovers of larry mcmurtry should covet this nonfiction book. nancy was the former mayor of dodge city and former chairwoman of tourism and historic preservation in dodge city agreed. i think that it's very high price that she said this. you will enjoy this book even if you don't read history. it just flows along. tom clavin is a number one new york times best-selling author. he's worked as a newspaper and website editor. is a magazine writer, tv and radio commentator, and a reporter for the "new york times." he's received awards from the society of professional journalist, the marine corps heritage foundation, and a national newspaper association. his books include the heart of everything that is, which was a book about red cloud. the typhoon, reckless. i think one of the reasons that this prose flows so well in the narra

of dodge city kansas, one considered one of the most violent towns of the west. craig recalls ronald reagan's path to the presidency. historian and activist rebecca offers her thoughts on changes occurring within the feminist movement and book tv visits chico, california to talk to local authors an visit the city's literary sites. 48 hours of nonfiction authors and books, television for serious readers. we kick off with former special assistant of for clinton. .. through public programs expeditions film screenings and engaging conversations like going to have today we explore the contemporary narrative that continues to shape the narrative and the world. we hope that the programs you are able to explore boasts over 10 million items and they come here from public programs but then go and visit one of our five divisions we can find our books, photographs and other kinds of collections and other resources. i would tell you about the rest of the program for february but since it's black history month every month here next month we are featuring the women jazz festiva

in on how corporate money impacts the government and we approximately bring you a history of dodge city, kansas, once considered one of the most violent towns in west. 'shirley recalls reagan's path to the presidency. rebecca solnit authors already thoughts on change owes curing within the feminist movement. and book tv visits chico, california, to visit the city's literary sites. all this weekend on c-span2's book tv. 48 hours of nonfiction authors and books, television for serious readers. >> here's a look at upcoming fairs and festivals in the country:

in fact, i had a town hall meeting in southwest kansas, in dodge city, people in the public forum will visit about problems with the v.a., particularly about choice, or they'll line up after or before that meeting to tell me in person that they need help. this legislation does really three significant things. and more is to come. we need a permanent act. this is an extension of the choice act that expires on august 7, and so continuing the program is the first step while we work out the desired outcome of a long-term permanent program. secondly, it provides the money through that period of time. it allows the expenditure of dollars to pay for choice. third, it eliminates the intermediary, somebody separate from the v.a. in paying the bill, and that reduces the bureaucracy snd burden on -- bureaucracy and burden on our veterans. i looked at what we call casework, what kansans bring to us to try and get solved. front and center are the number of veterans being harassed by collection agencies that should have been paid by the choice program and are not being paid in a timely fashion. this