Discusses four major events during the 1990s: the Gulf War, Bill Clinton's presidency, the emergence of the Internet, and the arrival of grunge and rap music.
Discusses four major events during the 1980s: the end of the Cold War and fall of the Soviet Union, the computer revolution, the emergence of AIDS, and the impact of music videos on popular culture.
Discusses four major events during the 1970s: Watergate and Nixon's resignation, the beginning of the environmental movement, the blockbuster movies of Spielberg and Lucas, and the popularity of punk and disco music.
the 70's : the decade that brought you modern life (for better or worse)
Frum, David
2000
Examines the political events, popular opinion polls, films, music, and advertising of the 1970s that brought extreme changes to popular American culture.
Traces the history of the conflict in Ireland, from raids during Queen Elizabeth's reign to the present day, explains how the country was divided in 1921, and discusses the formation of political parties in Eire and Northern Ireland.