When Homeward Bound first appeared in 1988, it altered the way we understood Cold War America. The post-World War II era was thought of as a time when Americans turned away from politics to enjoy the
In 1960, the FDA approved the contraceptive commonly known as “the pill.” Advocates, developers, and manufacturers believed that the convenient new drug would put an end to unwanted pregn
When Homeward Bound first appeared in 1988, it forever changed how we understand Cold War America. Elaine Tyler May demonstrated that the Atomic Age and the Cold War shaped American life not just in n
In 1960, the FDA approved the oral contraceptive that would come to be known as ?the pill.” Within a few years, millions of women were using it. At a time when the population was surging, many believe
In this landmark collection, Patricia Hampl and Elaine Tyler May have gathered fourteen original essays from award-winning memoirists and historians. They are all storytellers, wrestling with a fascin
American popular culture is everywhere. All over the world, kids wear Levis, radios blare rap songs, television stations broadcast American programs, and Hollywood movies draw huge audiences. Does thi
Twenty-five years after Roe v. Wade, abortion rights are contested as never before and current debates over welfare, workfare, and public assistance to women with children demonstrate the way in whic
For U.S. History survey courses Examine American history through the lens of contested equality Created Equal: A History of the United States frames the American experience as the stories of various g
For U.S. History survey courses Examine American history through the lens of contested equality Created Equal: A History of the United States frames the American experience as the stories of various g
