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
Yemen is a country that is critical to U.S. security and our political interests, yet most Americans know virtually nothing about it. This book unlocks its secrets and explains its complexities in sim
Four volumes present 44 presidents in 44 chapters, for high school level students and above and general readers. In the first volume an essay by editor Manwell (political science, Central Washington U
Part of a series of reference works on American history for high school and undergraduate level history students, this volume on the Underground Railroad provides a concise overview of this important
This two-volume encyclopedia provides a detailed look at the Second World War from a naval perspective. Entries include types of vessels as well as specific ships, important historical figures in the
Writing primarily for laymen and students, Jurinski (U. of Portland) reviews tax reform issues in the United States, concentrating on the political aspects of the question over technical issues. He pr
A historical review of the most important scientific controversies that have shaped our knowledge of dinosaurs since the discovery of important fossils in the 1820s.
A thorough and detailed resource that describes the history, culture, and geography of the Himalayan region, providing an indispensable reference work to both general readers and seasoned scholars in
This book uses primary sources to closely examine the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment and to show how legal interpretations of it have had a profound impact on American life as we
How much does money really matter in American politics? A first-of-its-kind reference book, this encyclopedia provides the most up-to-date research and analysis regarding how money affects American ca
Providing a valuable resource for secondary school and college students as well as the general public investigating the process of governance in different countries, this book provides a comprehensive
Explores the dynamics of the First Amendment rights in the United States, showing how social, economic, and political changes in this nation affect the views and practice of free speech.
Covering topics ranging from web filters to laws aimed at preventing the flow of information, this book explores freedom—and censorship—of the Internet and considers the advantages and disadvantages o
