Perspectives in American social history

Contains essays that provide insights into how Americans were influenced and affected by the Cold War and the pursuit of communists in the United States by Wisconsin senator Joseph McCarthy.

Examines the civil rights movement in the United States, covering its origins and key achievements, leaders, and organizations, with firsthand accounts and biographical sketches.

Examines the impact of the Industrial Revolution on the lives of ordinary Americans, discussing the consequences of the manufacturing boom and new labor practices on Americans as workers and consumers, and looking at its effects on class distinctions, with excerpts from letters, diaries, and other primary sources.