<p>This provocative three-volume encyclopedia is a valuable resource for readers seeking an understanding of how movies have both reflected and helped engender America's political, economic, and social history.</p><p><br>* Provides 450 A-Z entries that comprehensively cover the historical significance of subjects, people, and films of the American cinema</p><p>* Contains contributions from 150 distinguished interdisciplinary scholars offering their analysis on the role of movies in American history</p><p>* Includes reference materials and suggestions for further reading with every entry</p>
