World War II and the Postwar Years in America [2 volumes]: A Historical and Cultural Encyclopedia

More than 150 articles provide a revealing look at one of the most tempestuous decades in recent American history, describing the everyday activities of Americans as they dealt first with war, and then a difficult transition to peace and prosperity.

Approximately 175 A Z entries on everyday life and popular culture in the United States, 1940 1950

An extensive timeline of events during the covered decade

Numerous photographs that highlight article content

Charts listing pertinent statistics and/or related information

Selected readings accompanying each article

An extensive bibliography of print, aural, and electronic resources and a guide to related topics