American Decades: 1980-1989: 1980-1989 (American Decades)

American Decades is a cross-disciplinary source for junior and high school students and teachers, public librarians and general researchers who need a single, consistent reference to document and analyze periods of contemporary American social history. The original 10-volume set covers 1900-1999; the additional Volume 11 covers 2000-2009.While Gale strives to replicate print content, some content may not be available due to rights restrictions. Call your Sales Rep for details. American Decades: The decades of 20th -century American-the most diverse and dramatic intervals in the history of humankind-have been singled out for individual coverage in this landmark series. Changes and challenges unique to each 10-year period are covered with extraordinary depth and thoroughness in American Decades. Each volume begins with a chronology of world events to provide a context for the American experience. Next, readers can explore American life during the decade from 12 separate perspectives: Arts. -- Business and the economy. -- Education. -- Fashion. -- Government and politics. -- Law and justice. -- Lifestyles and social trends. -- Media. -- Medicine and health. -- Religion. -- Science and technology. -- Sports. Each chapter includes articles covering headlines and headline-markers, awards, achievements and other enlightening and entertaining facts reported in engaging style [1] 1900-1909 [2] 1910-1919 [3] 1920-1929 [4] 1930-1939 [5] 1940-1949 [6] 1950-1959 [7] 1960-1969 [8] 1970-1979 [9] 1980-1989 [10] 1990-1999. 4778-5000.pdf......Page 1 5001-5200.pdf......Page 224 5201-5400.pdf......Page 424 5401-5551.pdf......Page 624 Examines the changes in American civilization from the beginning of the twentieth century to the present.