This five-volume set is organized in an interesting manner and was prepared in response to the editors' classroom observations that students need a resource that provides a solid frame of reference fo
A fascinating survey of popular culture in Europe, from Celtic punk and British TV shows to Spanish fashion and Italian sports.• Makes connections between pop culture in Europe to that of the United S
This outstanding overview of D-Day makes clear its great importance in military and world history, identifies mistakes committed on both sides, and explains all aspects of the 1944 Allied invasion of
From one of our most distinguished authors comes a new history of the American early republic period, presented through primary documents that are illuminated and explained in context.• Highlights and
What are the real differences between the Democrats and the Republicans on major economic issues that influence the character and vitality of the American economy? This volume answers this question in
This A-to-Z compendium explores more than 150 American women activists from colonial times to the present, examining their backgrounds and the focus of their activism, and provides examples of their s
In today's information era, the use of specific words and language can serve as powerful tools that incite violence—or sanitize and conceal the ugliness of war. This book examines the complex, "t
This reference for students in high school and up offers an overview of moral, ethical, legal, medical, and philosophical perspectives on all sides of the debate on animal experimentation. In addition
This readable and practical book examines the changes in school libraries brought by the digital revolution—and describes how new and experienced librarians can take advantage of them.
This informative resource is a fascinating compilation of the history, politics, and culture of every capital city from around the world, making this the only singular reference on the subject of its
Providing an exhaustive background on the history of genetically modified organism (GMO) crops and foods as well as the controversies surrounding these products, this book allows readers to develop th
This book is the most comprehensive review of all the major proposals to rewrite, revise, or even replace the U.S. Constitution, covering more than 170 proposals from the nation's beginnings to the pr
Covering the history of firearms and gun control in America, this two-volume work presents original documents and helps readers understand these documents in relation to the social and political conte
Home to more than 130 million people and some 250 ethnic groups, Nigeria is Africa's most populous and diverse nation. Fragmented along the lines of ethnicity, region, and religion, the country has st
This reference for students and the general reader contains entries on people, terms, discoveries, publications, methods, and philosophies of the scientific revolution of the 16th and 17th centuries.
Compiles some 250 entries on individuals, events, institutions, and organizations related to women in aviation and space. Includes many biographical entries on women aviators throughout the world, num
Contributors focus on the major issues that shape journalism ethics today, such as objectivity, freedom of the press, privacy, control of news organizations by nonmedia concerns, increased diversity i
Defining counterculture as any cultural or political challenge to mainstream values and practices, Hamilton (history, Spring Hill College) presents some 4,000 alphabetically arranged and cross-refere
A comprehensive reference to both the common and the less known aspects of cowboy history, culture, and legend. Some 450 alphabetically arranged entries highlight the people, places, historical events
