Intended as a reference source for American social history, this volume discusses the people, events and ideas of the 1940s. After an introductory overview and

This reference documents and analyzes periods of contemporary American social history such as the roaring twenties, the depression years, World War II, and the

A look at American civilization by decade covers history, politics, law, economics, culture, sports, social trends, and important people.

"Impressively detailed. . . . An authoritative and epic overview."--Publishers Weekly

Describes the important world, national, and cultural developments of the decade 1950-1959.