Cumbler (history, U. of Louisville) describes how humans have transformed the environment of the northeast and midwest United States and reveals how the natural world shaped societies in the region. C
This volume provides a concise but authoritative overview of the Never Again Movement, which arose in the aftermath of a mass shooting that killed 17 people at a high school in Parkland, Florida, in F
With entries on topics ranging from non-Western instruments to distinctive rhythms of music of various countries, this one-stop resource on global music also promotes cultural appreciation of other co
This three-volume set presents fundamental information about the most important events in world religious history as well as substantive discussions of their significance and impact.‧ Presents readers
This important book demonstrates why geography matters in the modern-day world through its examination of 100 moments throughout history that had a significant impact on the study of geography—literal
Surveys the history of youth unemployment and identifies key issues underlying the current crisis.• Explains the nature, scope, and consequences of the youth unemployment crisis in a way that is acces
This volume explains how bullying became a problem in schools and what can be done about it. It also points readers to additional resources among the many that exist on the topic that will help them t
This invaluable resource offers a comprehensive overview of the Iraq War, with more than 100 in-depth articles by leading scholars on an array of topics and themes and more than a dozen key primary so
An indispensable resource for readers interested in eating disorders, this book summarizes their history in human civilization, assesses the current status of eating disorders in American society, and
Weaving together a number of disparate themes relating to Holocaust perpetrators, this book shows how Nazi Germany propelled a vast number of Europeans to try to re-engineer the population base of the
This powerful collection of documents illumines the experiences of the original people of the United States during American Indian removal, offering readers a unique standpoint from which to understan
Through its extensive use of primary source materials and invaluable contextual notes, this book offers a documented history of one of the most famous adventures in early American history: the Lewis a
For readers with little or no previous knowledge about the issues, Williams (government, Western New England College, Springfield, Massachusetts) provides a foundation of information and perspectives
"Nation Shapes: The Story behind the World's BorderS" examines the importance of country boundaries, the disconnects between these borders, related factors such as cultures, religions, and economies,
Through its coverage of 19 epidemics associated with a broad range of wars across time and place that blends medical knowledge, demographics, and geographic and medical information with historical and
An attorney who authored Charter schools: a reference handbook and directs the Critical Thinking Institute, provides international, historical, and economic context on the ongoing debate over the pr
