Villaverde (educational leadership and cultural foundations, U. of N. Carolina, Greensboro) traces the chronology of secondary education in the U.S., mapping some of the social and cultural movements
After a cursory history of US urban education, K. Adams (Wright State U., Dayton, OH) and D. Adams, a public school teacher cum doctoral student (U. of Cincinnati) discuss current issues, trends, and
This volume provides a concise but authoritative overview of the NFL national anthem protests and the fierce debates they have sparked about patriotism, constitutional rights, military service, police
Offering comprehensive coverage for those examining Civil War propaganda, this volume provides a broad analysis of efforts by both Union and Confederate sides to influence public opinion of America's
This book provides a comprehensive and impartial overview of the state of American journalism and news-gathering in the 21st century, with a special focus on the rise—and meaning—of "fake news."• Refl
This book provides a crucial resource for readers who are investigating trans issues. It takes a diverse and historic approach, focusing on more than one idea or one experience of trans identity or tr
An essential resource for readers analyzing the presidency of Barack Obama, this book provides a comprehensive summary of the life of 44th president of the United States.• Provides readers with insigh
Focusing on ten key figures whose careers illuminate the history of the European exploration of North America, this book presents compelling first-person narratives that bring to life the challenges o
This book supplies a contextual narrative of the 70-year-long history of the woman suffrage movement in the United States, demonstrating how this important mass political and social movement coalesced
Contributions to this two-volume reference for a general readership cover a wide range of topics relevant to the country's economic life, including union and labor relations, education and training, c
Despite ongoing efforts to find alternatives, oil is still one of the most critical—and valuable—commodities on earth. This two-volume set provides extensive background information on key topics relat
This four-volume work provides a detailed, multicultural survey of established as well as "neW" American religions and investigates the fascinating interactions between religion and ethnicity, gender,
This concise encyclopedia examines headwear around the world, from ancient times to the modern era, comprising entries that address cultural significance, religion, historical events, geography, demog
This three-volume set of of encyclopedias, the coordinated work of 150 contributors, covers American movie history from the invention of the zoopraxiscope to present day, giving attention to how movie
This comprehensive text on the use of animals as military assets examines the varied and interesting roles that they have played in conflicts throughout history. Arranged thematically and by species,
This encyclopedia and reference guide to the American Civil War provides concise entries on many important topics and figures involved in the conflict. Beginning with three brief essays examining the
Part of series designed to provide reference handbooks on major contemporary political and social issues, this volume documents the emerging roles of women in developing countries and their contributi
Levinson (Norwalk Community College, Connecticut) provides an up-to-date examination of community colleges in the context of the larger domain of higher education and developments in K-12, and within
Kuersten's (political science, Western Michigan U., Kalamazoo) reference work provides a broad overview of gender discrimination and inequality in the U.S., demonstrating the importance of this topic
