Postwar America: An Encyclopedia of Social, Political, Cultural, and Economic History (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780765680679)

From the outbreak of the Cold War to the rise of the United States as the last remaining superpower, the years following World War II were filled with momentous events and rapid change. Diplomatically, economically, politically, and culturally, the United States became a major influence around the globe. On the domestic front, this period witnessed some of the most turbulent and prosperous years in American history. "Postwar America: An Encyclopedia of Social, Political, Cultural, and Economic History" provides detailed coverage of all the remarkable developments within the United States during this period, as well as their dramatic impact on the rest of the world. A-Z entries address specific persons, groups, concepts, events, geographical locations, organizations, and cultural and technological phenomena. Sidebars highlight primary source materials, items of special interest, statistical data, and other information; and Cultural Landmark entries chronologically detail the music, literature, arts, and cultural history of the era. Bibliographies covering literature from the postwar era and about the era are also included, as are illustrations and specialized indexes.

Author: James Ciment
ISBN-10: 076568067X
ISBN-13: 9780765680679
Publisher: Routledge
Language: English
Published: 12/15/2006
Pages: 1992
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 12.75lbs
Size: 11.50h x 9.30w x 5.20d

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