Description: Current headlines, classroom assignments, and natural concern all draw students to social reform studies. < I>American Social Reform Movements Reference Library< /I> satisfies the curiosity of students and helps them successfully complete research and projects. The four-volume set chronicles and illustrates movements from the American Revolution to the present day. < P>The two < I>Almanac< /I> volumes discuss economic, religious and political forces that played a role in the formation of the various movements. In addition, they detail issues such as civil rights, environmental issues, gay rights, the peace movement, poverty and women's rights.