daily life in the united states 1920 1940 by david e kyvig

Leuchtenburg, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, author of The Supreme Court RebornĪn excellent popular approach to an important subject by a well respected historian. * Library Journal *Ī happy marriage of political and social history. Stands strong on a bedrock of solid research and clear writing. In sum, Kyvig's book represents a penetrating information-packed portrait of Main Street USA, during tumultuous times. In the midst of his quite lucid and readable analysis, the author also touches on race, gender, class and the differences between rural and urban environments.

O'Neill, Professor of History, Rutgers University author of Coming Apart Roger Daniels, University of Cincinnatiĭaily Life in the United States, 1920-1940 is essential reading for anyone wishing to understand the origins of contemporary America. Butchart * University Of Georgia *ĭavid Kyvig's Daily Life in the United States, 1920-1940 is an excellent social history which examines how 'ordinary people' reacted to the massive changes during what have been called the 'prosperity' and 'depression' decades. Virtually encyclopedic in its coverage of a vast array of topics, yet it manages to be readable and engaging. This enjoyable read brings the period clearly into focus. The details of work life, domestic life, and leisure activities make engrossing reading. Published by the Kansas Historical Foundation and K-States Department of. Dee (2004) ISBN 10: 1566635845 ISBN 13: 9781566635844 New Softcover Quantity: > 20 Seller: Lakeside Books (Benton Harbor, MI, U.S.A.) Rating Seller Rating: Book Description Condition: New. Daily Life in the United States, 1920-1939 by David E. and new ways of thinking about familiar subjects. Daily Life in the United States, 1920-1940: How Americans Lived Through the Roaring Twenties and the Great Depression Kyvig, David E. Kyvig regularly comes up with illuminating details. about subjects that should be of immediate interest to all readers. The Empire State Building: The Making of a Landmark. The Forgotten Man: A New History of the Great Depression. What Was the Great Depression? Grosset & Dunlap, 2015. McKissack, Pat, Fredrick McKissack, and Edward Ostendorf. Years of Dust: The Story of the Dust Bowl. Empire State Building a Wonders of the World Book. Daily Life in the United States, 1920-1940: How Americans Lived through the 'Roaring Twenties' and the Great Depression. Hanes, Sharon M., Richard Clay Hanes, and Allison McNeill.

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Daily life in the united states 1920 1940 by david e kyvig