The 1990s Decade in Photos

by Corrigan, Jim

• ISBN13: 9780766031388
• ISBN10: 0766031381
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2010-01-01
• Publisher: Enslow Pub Inc

Summary

The 1990's economic prosperity and technological advancement are counterbalanced by a sharp rise in terrorism. Following a military and diplomatic triumph in the first Persian Gulf War, Americans focus largely on domestic issues. Despite enhanced communications via the Internet, the world is slow to react to growing humanitarian crises in Africa and the Balkans. In the music world, grunge and hip-hop dominate the scene. Through dynamic photos and interesting text, see how the 1990s were a time of prosperity and growth.

Author Biography

Jim Corrigan has written numerous history books and biographies for students and adults. These include Causes of World War II, The 48th Pennsylvania in the Battle of the Crater: A Regiment of Coal Miners Who Tunneled Under the Enemy, and Alan Turing.

Table of Contents

Welcome to the 1990s	p. 5
Nations Rally to Free Kuwait	p. 9
Race Riots Rock Los Angeles	p. 12
Bill Clinton Is Elected President	p. 14
Bomb Explodes in World Trade Center	p. 16
The Mystery of Genes	p. 18
An End to Apartheid	p. 21
HIV/AIDS in Sports	p. 24
Mass Murder in Bosnia and Rwanda	p. 27
Terror Bombing in Oklahoma City	p. 30
O. J. Simpson Murder Trial	p. 32
Music Goes Grunge and Hip-Hop	p. 34
Rise of the Internet	p. 37
Exploring Space	p. 40
Era of the Sitcom	p. 42
HIV/AIDS Ravages Africa	p. 45
Al-Qaeda Bombs U.S. Embassies	p. 48
The Magic of Harry Potter	p. 50
School Shooting at Columbine	p. 52
Getting Ready for Y2K	p. 54
Looking Ahead	p. 56
Chronology	p. 58
Glossary	p. 59
Further Reading	p. 60
Internet Resources	p. 61
Index	p. 62
Picture Credits	p. 64
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