Looking Back

by JenniferLines (Author)

• Used

  Hardcover
  1991

  $3.31

  One of a series which examines the changes that have affected society during the 20th century. The text is combined with first-hand documentary information and contemporary photographs to give children insights into what life was like for their parents, grandparents and great-grandparents. This book traces the changes that have occurred in eating habits. It examines the contrast between what rich and poor families ate, the difficulties in finding fresh food before refrigeration, the introduction of gas and electric cookers, the influence of immigrants with new foods and cooking methods and the problems posed by wartime rationing.

• Used

  Hardcover
  1991

  $9.46

  One of a series which examines the changes that have affected society during the 20th century. The text is combined with first-hand documentary information and contemporary photographs to give children an insight to what life was like for their parents, grandparents and great-grandparents. This book reflects the remarkable changes which have been caused within families by the two World Wars, the changing role of women, unemployment, a developing youth culture and the effects of new technology.