American Decades: 1950-59

This reference documents and analyzes periods of contemporary American social history such as the roaring twenties , the depression years, World War II, and the 60s. There are 10 volumes altogether and each includes: a chronology of the decade; subject chapters with background essays; subject-specific chronologies and alphabetically arranged items depicting the people, ideas, and facts important during that period. This work is aimed at students and teachers, public librarians, and general researchers.