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The Fifties in America surveys the events and people of North America during the 1950's. This 3-volume publication, Salem Press's second reference set on a 20th century decade, is modeled on ""The Sixties in America"" (1999). The Fifties in America is 20 per cent larger than that set and goes beyond the latter's scope by covering Canada.

Flappers, prohibition, jazz, and the Lost Generation, The Twenties in America examines the iconic personalities and moments of this uproarious decade. The encyclopaedia serves as a valuable source of reliable information and keen insights for today's students.

These volumes offer coverage on all aspects of the three major events of the 60s: the social revolution; the Vietnam war and the Civil Rights Movement. They also survey developments in the arts, science, technology, business and the economy, government and politics, sports and gender issues.

A view of the decade's impact on the U.S. and Canada Watergate, the Vietnam War, the environmental movement, the energy crisis, the women's movement, disco... The Seventies in America brings this decade to life by examining these topics and many more.