Living on the Edge: An American Generation's Journey Through the Twentieth Century

by Glen H. Elder Jr., Richard A. Settersten Jr., Lisa D. Pearce

Book Overview

History carves its imprint on human lives for generations after. When we think of the radical changes that transformed America during the twentieth century, our minds most often snap to the fifties and sixties: the Civil Rights Movement, changing gender roles, and new economic opportunities all point to a decisive turning point. But these were not the only changes that shaped our world, and in Living on the Edge, we learn that rapid social...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 022674812X
• ISBN13: 9780226748122
• Release Date: January 2021
• Publisher: University of Chicago Press
• Length: 392 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"