Each volume in this five-volume set, which is written for young adult readers, contains two decades of the 20th century in the US. The volumes are divided into nine chapter topics: family life; social and political attitudes; education; the economy; work; religion; health, science, and technology; leisure, sports, and entertainment; and fashions and fads. An overview to each volume precedes the chapters and includes a year-by- year chronology of highlights from the period covered. Each volume includes a full index. The chapters are illustrated with b&w photos. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)