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Pictures and text present the Jewish experience in America from the colonial period to the present.

Examines the nature of poverty in America, its effects on children, women, the elderly, and racial minorities, and past and present efforts to fight it.
(source: Nielsen Book Data)

Presents a history of pacifism and those who have protested against war, concentrating on war resistance in the United States, from colonial days up to the current movement against nuclear arms.
(source: Nielsen Book Data)

Discusses the social and economic problems faced by twelve million Hispanic Americans who live and work in the United States today.
(source: Nielsen Book Data)

Examines the historical patterns of slavery throughout the world, from ancient times through the present.
(source: Nielsen Book Data)

Traces the history of the Chinese in the United States describing their contributions to the development of this country and their struggle for economic and social equality.
(source: Nielsen Book Data)

Discusses the evolution of a concept of human rights, how these rights are defined and interpreted throughout the world, to what degree they are observed or violated, and the international institutions and agencies responsible for gaining and maintaining these rights for individuals.

Discusses the historical reasons for the Jewish migration to America in the nineteenth and early twentieth century and the accompanying problems of the journey and their adjustment here in the face of prejudice and intolerable living and working conditions.
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Examines art projects run during the 1930's which were funded by the Work Projects Administration.
(source: Nielsen Book Data)

• [1] From the rise of Western civilization to the Renaissance.--2. From the Renaissance to today.

A biography of the Negro poet and playwright whose themes were based on his diverse ethnic and social experiences in Harlem and in the many places he traveled.

• 1. 1619-1865.--2. 1865-1916.