| Books and Libraries in American Society during World War II: Weapons in the War of Ideas Contributor(s): Becker, Patti Clayton (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415971799 ISBN-13: 9780415971799 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $152.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: December 2004 Annotation: World War II presented America's public libraries with the daunting challenge of meeting new demands for war-related library services and materials with Depression-weakened collections, inadequate budgets and demoralized staff, in addition to continuing to serve the library's traditional clientele of women and children seeking recreational reading. This work examines how libraries could respond to their communities need through the use of numerous primary and secondary sources. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Military - World War Ii - History | Social History - History | United States - 20th Century |
| Dewey: 021.209 |
| LCCN: 2004018027 |
| Series: Studies in American Popular History and Culture |
| Physical Information: 0.84" H x 6.3" W x 9.28" (1.18 lbs) 302 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1940's - Chronological Period - 20th Century |