World War II and the Postwar Years in America: A Historical and Cultural Encyclopedia [2 volumes] - Hardcover

Young, William H.; Young, Nancy K.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0313356521 ISBN 13: 9780313356520

Publisher: ABC-CLIO, 2010

Synopsis

More than 150 articles provide a revealing look at one of the most tempestuous decades in recent American history, describing the everyday activities of Americans as they dealt first with war, and then a difficult transition to peace and prosperity.

· Approximately 175 A–Z entries on everyday life and popular culture in the United States, 1940–1950

· An extensive timeline of events during the covered decade

· Numerous photographs that highlight article content

· Charts listing pertinent statistics and/or related information

· Selected readings accompanying each article

· An extensive bibliography of print, aural, and electronic resources and a guide to related topics

About this title

Book Description

The "Greatest Generation" fought in Europe and the Pacific; women staffed production lines, the first Baby Boomers were born, and Studebaker led the postwar design change in automobiles. What was everyday life like in the 1940s? What did people watch, read, play? What inspired them and brought them joy?

About the Author

William H. Young, PhD, is an independent scholar, professor emeritus of American studies, and the coauthor of five books dealing with American social history and popular culture for Greenwood Press.

Nancy K. Young, EdD, is an independent scholar and management consultant.

Edition details

• Publisher: ABC-CLIO
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0313356521
• ISBN 13: 9780313356520
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 944