100 People Who Changed 20th-Century America [2 Volumes] Contributor(s): Cross, Mary (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1610690850 ISBN-13: 9781610690850 Publisher: ABC-CLIO
Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: January 2013 * Out of Print * |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - History | United States - 20th Century - History | Americas (north Central South West Indies) - Biography & Autobiography |
Dewey: B |
LCCN: 2012014517 |
Physical Information: 2" H x 7.2" W x 10.2" L (3.80 lbs) 664 pages |
Themes: - Chronological Period - 20th Century |
Features: Bibliography, Illustrated, Index |
Review Citations: Library Journal 04/15/2013 pg. 107 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: 100 People Who Changed 20th-Century America provides a two-volume encyclopedia of the individuals whose contributions to society made the 20th century what it was. Comprising contributions from 20 academics and experts in their field, the thought-provoking essays examine the men and women who have shaped the modern American cultural experience--change agents who defined their time period as a result of their talent, imagination, and enterprise. Organized chronologically by the subjects' birthdates, the essays are written to be accessible to the general reader yet provide in-depth information for scholars, ensuring that the work will appeal to many audiences. |
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