Sharp full-color photographs, a simple and concise text, and a newspaper-style format report the major events and people of the century, from world wars to the technological explosion to the ascendence of the Beatles. YA?Brief newspaperlike articles of social, political, and cultural events surround monthly chronologies and present a concise picture of the events and the way of life at the time. The present edition copies the original through 1987 and moves forward through May 21, 1995. The photographs, usually in color, and maps draw attention to the articles and present additional information. Every available space is used: photographs of magazine advertisements offer additional details. The copious index refers to dates, not page numbers. The tight binding will prohibit xeroxing of interior columns and make rebinding difficult while the full nine pounds of weight puts a significant strain on that sewing. Still, it's a great resource and a fun, educational choice for browsing.?Claudia Moore, W.T. Woodson High School. Fairfax, VA Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc. Used Book in Good Condition