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Summary
Two major historical events dominated the period from 1929 to 1949: the Great Depression and World War II. When the stock market crashed in October of 1929, economic hardship struck many American citizens. Over the next 10 years the economy fell into a deep depression, alleviated only by vast government expenditures on wartime materials manufactured in the 1940s. Meanwhile, World War II dominated the political arena. Most significantly, the development and implementation of the nuclear bomb on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki changed the practice of warfare and international diplomatic relations forever, ushering in the arms and space race with the Soviet Union, also known as the Cold War.
Author Notes
General editor Rodney P. Carlisle earned a B.A. in history from Harvard University and both an M.A. and Ph.D. in history from the University of California, Berkeley. He is a former chair of the history department at Rutgers University in Camden, New Jersey, where he taught for more than 30 years, specializing in 20th-century history. Carlisle is now professor emeritus there. He has written and edited many articles and more than 10 books on history, including The Thirties in Facts On File's Day by Day series.
Reviews (2)
School Library Journal Review
Gr 9 Up-In this volume, readers are skillfully guided through the critical episodes of this period and introduced to colorful characters of American history ranging from military hero Douglas MacArthur to the notorious outlaws Bonnie and Clyde. The work is prefaced by a lucid general introduction covering the history of the Great Depression, the New Deal, World War II, and American arts and culture of the time. Each signed chapter focuses on topics from the fabric of daily life such as social attitudes, religion, transportation, labor, and education and concludes with a valuable list of titles for further reading. Sidebars present key figures and concepts while numerous well-chosen black-and-white photos, maps, and charts add depth to stunning social commentary. Whether exploring the wartime home front or the dislocations of the Depression, this volume presents readers with the compelling and harrowing stories of America's "Greatest Generation." With a combination of excellent writing, manageable length, and compelling subject matter, it will be an indispensable resource for research papers and AP classes. It will also serve as a companion to titles in the "Daily Life through History Series" (Greenwood).-Brian Odom, Pelham Public Library, AL (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Library Journal Review
Contributing to the already tremendous amount of reference material on the Great Depression and World War II, Carlisle (Powder and Propellants) has created an appealing and accessible reference that explores the rapidly changing social history of the common man and woman during this 20-year period. Sixteen thematic chapters focus on concepts such as the era's daily life, social attitudes, crime, labor, migration, and even transportation. Page-long sidebars illuminate underrecognized corners of the American experience, from the zoot suit riots to the Legion of Decency. A truly excellent resource, filled with revealing, little-seen period photographs, advertisements, and other telling ephemera. (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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Two major historical events dominated the period from 1929 to 1949: the Great Depression and World War II. When the stock market crashed in October of 1929, economic hardship struck many American citizens. Over the next 10 years the economy fell into a deep depression, alleviated only by vast government expenditures on wartime materials manufactured in the 1940s. Meanwhile, World War II dominated the political arena. Most significantly, the development and implementation of the nuclear bomb on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki changed the practice of warfare and international diplomatic relations forever, ushering in the arms and space race with the Soviet Union, also known as the Cold War. Excerpted from The Great Depression and World War II, 1929-1949 All rights reserved by the original copyright owners. Excerpts are provided for display purposes only and may not be reproduced, reprinted or distributed without the written permission of the publisher.Table of Contents
| Preface | p. vii |
| 1 Introduction | p. 1 |
| 2 Family and Daily Life | p. 15 |
| 3 Material Culture | p. 33 |
| 4 Social Attitudes | p. 47 |
| 5 Cities and Urban Life | p. 63 |
| 6 Rural Life | p. 75 |
| 7 Religion | p. 93 |
| 8 Education | p. 107 |
| 9 Science and Technology | p. 119 |
| 10 Entertainment and Sports | p. 135 |
| 11 Crime and Violence | p. 151 |
| 12 Labor and Employment | p. 165 |
| 13 Military and Wars | p. 185 |
| 14 Population Trends and Migration | p. 205 |
| 15 Transportation | p. 219 |
| 16 Public Health, Medicine, and Nutrition | p. 235 |
| Index | p. 251 |
