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Routledge - Books and Libraries in American Society WWII

Name: Routledge - Books and Libraries in American Society WWII
Brand: Routledge
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Explore the vital role of public libraries during one of the most transformative eras in American history. This scholarly work, published by Routledge, examines how libraries navigated the immense pressures of World War II. While facing the aftermath of the Great Depression with limited budgets and weakened collections, these institutions had to adapt to sudden, urgent demands for war-related information and services. This study looks at the tension between providing essential wartime materials and maintaining traditional services for women and children. By utilizing a wide range of primary and secondary sources, the book provides a detailed look at how libraries functioned as part of the broader social landscape during the conflict. It is an essential resource for those studying American popular history, culture, and the historical evolution of library science during a period of global upheaval.

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Examines the historical challenges faced by American public libraries during the World War II era.

Analyzes how institutions managed limited budgets and weakened collections following the Great Depression.

Investigates the shift in library services to meet new demands for war-related information and materials.

Studies the balance between wartime service needs and traditional recreational reading for women and children.

Utilizes numerous primary and secondary sources to provide a well-researched historical perspective.

Part of the Studies in American Popular History and Culture series by Routledge.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0415971799
Category: Books > Subjects > History > Military History > World War II 1939-1945 > Origins
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 20 December 2004
Listed Since: 02 January 2007

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