Discusses the dispirate social and economic aspects of the period between 1870 and 1900 in the U.S., covering topics such as material culture, social attitudes, technological advancements, crime and violence, migration, and public health.
Content Note
Introduction -- Family and daily life -- Material culture -- Social attitudes -- Cities and urban life -- Rural life -- Religion -- Education -- Science and technology -- Entertainment and sports -- Crime and violence -- Labor and employment -- Military and wars -- Population trends and migration -- Transportation -- Public health, medicine, and nutrition.