The 1970s (America's Decades) [Hardcover]

Mark Ray Schmidt (Author), Adam Woog (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 2000 | Series: America's Decades

During the 1970s, environmental and energy issues became increasingly controversial as lines at the gas pumps took center stage. Chapters discuss, in addition to these issues, domestic issues such as racial integration and the Watergate scandal, and international conflicts such as the end of the Vietnam War and the Iranian hostage crisis.

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Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Gr 9 Up-These volumes contain 7-to-10 page essays excerpted from books or reprinted from magazines that cover the defining domestic and international events of their respective decades. Tables, graphs, and black-and-white photographs are used sparingly, yet effectively, to supplement the texts. A brief annotation and information about the author appear prior to the essays, some of which have been edited for content and reading level. Both books cover popular culture, science and technology, domestic economy and politics, and international affairs. The 1970s has additional chapters on the environment and women's issues, while The 1980s has a chapter on the Reagan Revolution. Individual essays are on topics as varied as Watergate, AIDS, Three Mile Island, blue jeans, the changing image of the cowboy, the personal computer revolution, the creation of magnet schools, and the yuppie phenomenon in film. The language in some of the selections is sophisticated, but the books will be useful to advanced students who need thought-provoking, in-depth reading about a particular event or trend of the 20th century rather than a list of facts. Because the series will likely be used by high school and college students as well as adults, it is most appropriate for public libraries.-Leah J. Sparks, Bowie Public Library, MD

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"This series would be excellent to use when studying 20th century history of when drawing historical parallells with the use of novels, etc. While there are several series available on decades, this series does a great job of integrating the cause and effect of key events during the decade with the American culture. Recommended."
--Library Media Connection (August/September 2004) (Library Media Connection ) --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 320 pages
• Publisher: Greenhaven Press (January 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0737703083
• ISBN-13: 978-0737703085
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.7 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,484,696 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A manageable approach for introducing the 1970s., February 25, 2003

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This review is from: America's Decades - The 1970s (Paperback Edition) (Hardcover)

Books in the "American Decade Series" are designed to give its readers a glimpse of American history decade by decade. "The 1970s" is no exception. Historians often balk at the amateurish approach of presenting history decades by decade. While this approach may be somewhat simplistic, it can serve as an excellent teaching method for introducing new material to students.

"The 1970s" starts with a well rounded introduction, it then presents its thirty essays, or chapters from other books, on various issues prevalent in the 1970s. These topics are further broken down into international issues in the 1970s, national issues in the 1970s, environment, energy, and automobiles in the 1970s, popular culture in the 1970s, women's issues in the 1970s and from the 1970s into the future. The makeup and selection serves as a well-balanced approach to understanding the decade. No particular area is over represented. Each essay includes a brief bio of the writer. Additionally, the book is well served with an excellent chronology of events, recommendations for further study and an index. At 320 pages, "The 1970s" is a good choice for honor students in high school or possible a good textbook for a college level course on 20th century America.