Hanes, Richard Clay

Traces the history of crime and punishment in the U.S. from the 1800s to the early 2000s, covering twelve topics, focusing on different types of crime, and their causes.

Provides an overview of the early history of the United States, from 1783 to 1815, featuring a chronological look at different time frames and discussion of topics of importance during the period; and includes definitions of important terms, and descriptions of related people, events, and facts of special interest.

Presents the life stories of twenty-six Americans who worked on the home front during the war, including factory worker Peggy Terry, entertainer Dorothy Lamour, and physicist Elda Anderson.

Presents an overview of major events and everyday life in the United States between 1941 and 1945 while the country was engaged in World War II, and includes sidebars, photographs, and resources for further study.