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Working Americans, 1880-2005: Immigrants
Scott Derks
出版
Grey House Pub.
, 2000
主題
Business & Economics / Careers / General
Business & Economics / Economic Conditions
Business & Economics / Economic History
Business & Economics / Labor / General
Business & Economics / Industries / General
History / Reference
Reference / Encyclopedias
Social Science / Social Classes & Economic Disparity
Sports & Recreation / General
ISBN
1592371973
9781592371976
URL
http://books.google.com.hk/books?id=g3YbAQAAMAAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api
註釋
Each volume in the widely-successful Working Americans series focuses on a particular type of American and illustrates what life was like for that group from the 1800s to the present time. The volumes are arranged into decade-long chapters, each introducing to the reader three individuals or families. Individual profiles examine life at home, life at work, life in the community, family finances and budget, cost of living and amusements. To further the reader's understanding of the time period, profiles are supplemented with national current events, economic profiles, an historical snapshot, news profiles, local news articles and illustrations derived from popular printed materials. Profiles cover a wide range of ethnic groups and span the entire country, providing a thorough examination of all types of Americans in that particular group. From a wealth of government surveys, social worker histories, economic data, family diaries and letters, newspaper and magazine features, these unique volumes assemble a remarkably personal and realistic look at the lives of Americans. For easy reference, Volumes II through VIII contain an in-depth Subject Index to make sure that the reader can locate specific information quickly and easily. The Working Americans series has become an important reference for public libraries, academic libraries and high school libraries. These volumes will enrich the reader's understanding of American history, through the eyes of its people, and will be a welcome addition to all types of reference collections.