| The 1980s Contributor(s): Woodger, Elin (Author), Burg, David F. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0816058091 ISBN-13: 9780816058099 Publisher: Facts on File OUR PRICE: $79.20 Product Type: Hardcover Published: March 2006 Annotation: An essential resource for those interested in learning about this era. The 1980s chronicles a decade of global transition. From the collapse of Jimmy Carter's idealistic view of the United States as the world's peacekeeper in 1980 to the fall of the Berlin Wall, this volume explores a period filled with political intrigue and power shifts, including President Reagan's view of American peacekeeping that emphasized military strength, superior weaponry, and defense systems. In addition, this volume covers landmark advancements in civil rights, law, space exploration, science, technology, medicine, literature, and art. This comprehensive reference also documents the United States' up-and-down economy and the rise of a new and deadly disease called AIDS. In a compelling format, The 1980s provides a unique look at this decade. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - United States - 20th Century |
| Dewey: 973.92 |
| LCCN: 2005018732 |
| Series: Eyewitness History (Hardcover) |
| Physical Information: 1.17" H x 8.72" W x 11.22" (3.14 lbs) 508 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1980's - Chronological Period - 20th Century |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Part of the Eyewitness History series, this book chronicles a decade of global transition. This volume covers landmark advancements in civil rights, law, space exploration, science, technology, medicine, literature, and art. It also documents the United States' up-and-down economy and the rise of AIDS. |