Creating Modern Neuroscience: The Revolutionary 1950s

For modern scientists, history often starts with last week's journals and is regarded as largely a quaint interest compared with the advances of today. However, this book makes the case that, measured by major advances, the greatest decade in the history of brain studies was mid-twentieth century, especially the 1950s.

"Day by Day: The Thirties" is a unique, two-volume work that provides researchers of all ages with a complete, accessible chronology of the decade from 1930 to 1939. It documents the major events of the period as they unfolded each day, including the social, economic, political, and cultural issues that defined the decade. Comprehensive coverage is divided into 10 sections: World Affairs; Europe; Africa and the Middle East; The Americas; Asia and the Pacific; U.S. Politics and Social Issues; U.S. Foreign Policy and Defense; Economics and Great Depression; Science, Technology...

Fashions of a Decade: The 1940s

"Fashions of a Decade: The 1940s" traces the mobilization of clothing trends as they marched across the war-ravaged world.

Fashions of a Decade: The 1980s

"Fashions of a Decade: The 1980s" explores the enthralling history of fashion as it recreated itself through the popular trends of the eighties.

Fashions of a Decade: The 1970s

"Fashions of a Decade: The 1970s" brings this period of history to life through the clothing that helped define it.