
Postwar America
1950 to 1969
Golson Books(Author)
Facts On File Inc (Publisher)
Will be published approx. on 30. August 2009
Book
Hardback
292 pages
978-0-8160-7181-4 (ISBN)
Description
The period following World War II was marked by great social change as a result of the civil rights movement, the feminist movement, and the youth opposition to the Vietnam War. The threat of nuclear annihilation and the cold war created a widespread sense of fear for many Americans, defining this as one of America's most tumultuous historical periods. Technological advancements, such as the home TV set and the microwave, transformed peoples' daily lives, while the growth of the defense and aerospace industries increased America's dominance as a 'super power' in the international sphere. Overall, this period set the stage for modern America as we know it.
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Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
Illustrations
black-&-white photographs & illustrations, maps, index, further reading lists, box features
Dimensions
Height: 228 mm
Width: 154 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
542 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8160-7181-4 (9780816071814)
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