| American Life, American People, Volume II Contributor(s): Shumsky, Neil L. (Author), Crimmins, Timothy J. (With) |
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ISBN: 0155023616 ISBN-13: 9780155023611 Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing Company OUR PRICE: $49.35 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 1988 Annotation: This collection of secondary sources on such topics as family, children, work, and housing is organized around the human life cycle. Readings are arranged chronologically, with an alternate topical table of contents by subject. The readings focus mainly on middle-class American life, and there is an emphasis throughout on urban life. The selections show the development of lifestyles, the changes in daily life patterns, and changes in attitudes over time in America. There is a general introduction to each of the book's major parts. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Sociology - Urban - History | United States - General |
| Dewey: 973 |
| LCCN: 87081168 |
| Series: American Life, American People |
| Physical Information: 0.52" H x 6.41" W x 9.26" (0.90 lbs) 323 pages |
| Themes: - Demographic Orientation - Urban |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The collection of secondary sources is organized around the typical life cycle on such topics as family, children, work, and housing. Readings are arranged chronologically, with an alternate topical table of contents. The readings focus mainly on middle class American life, there is an emphasis throughout on urban life. The selections show the development of life styles, the changes in daily life patterns, and changes in attitudes over time in America. There is a general introduction to Parts One and Two in each volume. |