Author: Scott Derks
Publisher: Grey House Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 624
Book Description
A look at what kind of work Americans did, the homes they lived in, the goods they bought, the entertainment they sought, and the society and history that shaped their world ...
Working Americans, 1880-1999: Their children
Author: Scott Derks
Publisher: Grey House Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 624
Book Description
A look at what kind of work Americans did, the homes they lived in, the goods they bought, the entertainment they sought, and the society and history that shaped their world ...
Publisher: Grey House Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 624
Book Description
A look at what kind of work Americans did, the homes they lived in, the goods they bought, the entertainment they sought, and the society and history that shaped their world ...
Profiles of America
Author: Grey House Publishing
Publisher: Universal Reference Publications
ISBN: 9781891482809
Category : House & Home
Languages : en
Pages : 1340
Book Description
Profiles of America is the only source that pulls together, in one place, statistical, historical and descriptive information about almost every place in the United States in an easy-to-use format -- townships, gores, districts, boros, hamlets, villages a
Publisher: Universal Reference Publications
ISBN: 9781891482809
Category : House & Home
Languages : en
Pages : 1340
Book Description
Profiles of America is the only source that pulls together, in one place, statistical, historical and descriptive information about almost every place in the United States in an easy-to-use format -- townships, gores, districts, boros, hamlets, villages a
Working Americans 1880-1999
Author: Grey House Publishing
Publisher: Universal Reference Publications
ISBN: 9781592370177
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 2200
Book Description
Each of the first three volumes in the Working Americans series focuses on a particular class of Americans, The Working Class, The Middle Class, and the Upper Class. The Fourth Volume focuses on American children, decade by decade from 1880 to 1999. The Working American series captures the lifestyles of each of the classes and their children from the last twelve decades, covers a vast array of occupations and ethnic backgrounds and travels the entire nation.
Publisher: Universal Reference Publications
ISBN: 9781592370177
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 2200
Book Description
Each of the first three volumes in the Working Americans series focuses on a particular class of Americans, The Working Class, The Middle Class, and the Upper Class. The Fourth Volume focuses on American children, decade by decade from 1880 to 1999. The Working American series captures the lifestyles of each of the classes and their children from the last twelve decades, covers a vast array of occupations and ethnic backgrounds and travels the entire nation.
The Hispanic Databook
Author: David Garoogian
Publisher: Universal Reference Publications
ISBN:
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 1956
Book Description
The Hispanic Databook takes a detailed look at this growing population and offers statistics on 15 topics for all 23 Hispanic origins. Raw data for this information comes from Census 2010. Our editors have spent countless hours working and reworking the n
Publisher: Universal Reference Publications
ISBN:
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 1956
Book Description
The Hispanic Databook takes a detailed look at this growing population and offers statistics on 15 topics for all 23 Hispanic origins. Raw data for this information comes from Census 2010. Our editors have spent countless hours working and reworking the n
Working Americans
Author: Scott Derks
Publisher: Grey House Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 612
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Grey House Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 612
Book Description
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.
The Value of a Dollar
Author: Scott Derks
Publisher: Grey House Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 590
Book Description
Records the actual prices of thousands of items that consumers purchased, from the Colonial Era to the Civil War.
Publisher: Grey House Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 590
Book Description
Records the actual prices of thousands of items that consumers purchased, from the Colonial Era to the Civil War.
The American Tally
Author: David Garoogian
Publisher: Universal Reference Publications
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 836
Book Description
Compiles comparative statistics on all U.S. cities and towns with a 10,000+ population. Using a unique formula of human statistics, including age, education, employment, ethnicity and language, this book illustrates subtle differences that give each city and town its unique culture and character.
Publisher: Universal Reference Publications
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 836
Book Description
Compiles comparative statistics on all U.S. cities and towns with a 10,000+ population. Using a unique formula of human statistics, including age, education, employment, ethnicity and language, this book illustrates subtle differences that give each city and town its unique culture and character.
The Comparative Guide to American Elementary & Secondary Schools
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Elementary schools
Languages : en
Pages : 1600
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Elementary schools
Languages : en
Pages : 1600
Book Description
The Complete Mental Health Directory
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Mental health services
Languages : en
Pages : 712
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Mental health services
Languages : en
Pages : 712
Book Description
Working Americans, 1880-1999: Social movements
Author: Scott Derks
Publisher: Universal Reference Publications
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 680
Book Description
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 introduci
Publisher: Universal Reference Publications
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 680
Book Description
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 introduci