Table of Contents:
Preface -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Family and Daily Life -- 3. Material Culture -- 4. Social Attitudes -- 5. Cities and Urban Life -- 6. Rural Life -- 7. Religion -- 8. Education -- 9. Science and Technology -- 10. Entertainment -- 11. Crime and Violence -- 12. Labor and Employment -- 13. Military and Wars -- 14. Population Trends and Migration -- 15. Transportation -- 16. Public Health, Medicine, and Nutrition -- Index.

Marc Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Publisher Marketing:
Offers students, researchers, and general readers a glimpse into the social history of the nation. This title covers such topics as: cities and urban life; crime and violence; education; entertainment and sports; family and daily life; labor and employment; material culture; military and wars; population trends and migration; and, religion.