Anxious Decades - (Norton Twentieth Century America) by Michael E Parrish (Paperback)

This book provides an authoritative and epic overview of the convulsive years between 1920 and 1941 in America, a time of both economic prosperity and social conflict.

With unparalleled detail, it explores the rise of consumer culture, scientific management, electricity, talking movies, and advertising techniques that sold a seemingly endless stream of goods.

However, it also delves into the grave social conflicts and human suffering that characterized this era.

Through a comprehensive analysis of historical events, this book sheds light on America's relation to events in Europe, Latin America, and Asia during this time.

With its highly readable synthesis, this book is an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of American history during this pivotal period.