The American Years: Chronologies of American History and Experience - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0684312549 ISBN 13: 9780684312545

Publisher: Charles Scribners Sons/Reference, 2002

Synopsis

This two-volume reference for students and general readers provides a year-by-year guide to American political, military, and social history from 1776 to 2002. Each year's listing cites important events in the realms of international and national affairs; business, industry, & inventions; transportation; science & medicine; education; religion; arts & music; literature & journalism; entertainment; and sports. These listings are supported by overview essays, biographical profiles, primary source material, and b&w illustrations. Subject and primary document indexes occupy 200 pages of the second volume. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

About this title

From School Library Journal:

Grade 6 Up-An easy-to-use chronology that examines different aspects of life in the U.S. and identifies trends. For each year from 1776 to 1997, events and developments in most or all of the following categories are noted: international, national, transportation, religion, entertainment, education, arts/music, sports, business/industry/inventions, science/medicine, and literature/journalism. A list of the abbreviations used is provided. Copious black-and-white photographs and reproductions illustrate the volume. However, the jewel of the book is the 140-page index. Everything is included-songs, illustrations, books, movies, and legal decisions. A useful, accessible book for researchers and the curious alike.
Marsha S. Holden, Highland Community College, Freeport, IL
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About this edition

• Publisher: Charles Scribners Sons/Reference
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0684312549
• ISBN 13: 9780684312545
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 902
• Editor: Gross Ernie, Johnston Robert D., Lawson Russell, Rosier Paul