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Abortion in the United States: A Reference Handbook

Presents the pro-life/pro-choice controversy, showing various aspects of the debate and why it is so difficult to resolve. This volume offers a revealing history of abortion politics and policy from … mehr »

geschrieben von Dorothy E. McBride (Autor)

Adoption: A Reference Handbook

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geschrieben von Barbara A. Moe (Autor)

Africa and the Americas: Culture, Politics, and History

Explores the influences of Africa and people of African descent on the culture of the Americas, while tracing the many ways in which the Americas remain closely interconnected with Africa. This … mehr »

geschrieben von Richard M. Juang (Herausgeber) und Noelle Morrissette (Herausgeber)

African Americans at War: An Encyclopedia

A fascinating chronicle of the endeavors of African Americans who fought for their country: … mehr »

geschrieben von Jonathan Sutherland (Autor)

African Americans in Science: An Encyclopedia of People and Progress

Explores the experience of African Americans seeking a place in the scientific community - not just the triumphs but the frustrations, discriminations, and the efforts to support African American … mehr »

geschrieben von Charles W. , Jr. Carey (Autor)

African Americans in the Nineteenth Century: People and Perspectives

Explores African American life across the breadth of the 19th century and the expanse of the nation, giving voice to men, women, and children too often unheard. This volume includes chapters that look … mehr »

geschrieben von Dixie Ray Haggard (Herausgeber)

African Americans in the West

Captures the experiences of the westward migration of African Americans. This volume offers a look at the many ways African Americans influenced - and were influenced by - the development of the US … mehr »

geschrieben von Douglas Flamming (Autor)

Amer Technology

Offers an introduction to the work of American innovators and their impact on technological development in the US and the world. This encyclopedia offers nearly 150 alphabetically organized entries on … mehr »

America in Revolt During the 1960s and 1970s

Looks at a dozen events of the 1960s and 1970s, and considers the possible paths … mehr »

geschrieben von Rodney P. Carlisle (Herausgeber) und J. Geoffrey Golson (Herausgeber)

American Families in Crisis: A Reference Handbook

Helps general readers understand the varieties of crises impacting modern-day families and the intervention techniques designed to resolve them. This book analyzes the history of family crises in the … mehr »

geschrieben von Jeffrey S. Turner (Autor)

American Indians in the Early West

Covers thousands of years of American Indian history. This work begins from the first migrations into North America, through to the development of specific tribal identities, to the turbulent first … mehr »

geschrieben von Sandra K. Mathews (Autor)

Argentina: A Global Studies Handbook

Explores modern Argentina, combining narrative historical chapters with a reference section covering the nation's important cultural figures, places, and events. This work looks at South America's … mehr »

geschrieben von Todd L. Edwards (Autor)

Brazil: A Global Studies Handbook

One of the few South American nations not colonized by the Spanish, Brazil captivates the imagination with images of the samba-fueled Carnival, a World Cup dominating soccer team, and the endangered … mehr »

geschrieben von Todd L. Edwards (Autor)

British Colonial America: People and Perspectives

Offers essays which reveals the day-to-day lives of the British colonists who laid the foundation for what became the US. This book shifts the spotlight away from the famous political and religious … mehr »

geschrieben von John A. Grigg (Herausgeber) und Peter C. Mancall (Herausgeber)

Campaign and Election Reform: A Reference Handbook

Offers an overview of US campaign and election reform efforts. This book investigates the development of the American electoral system from colonial times. It chronicles efforts to expand suffrage, … mehr »

geschrieben von Glenn H. Utter (Autor) und Ruth Ann Strickland (Autor)

Chemical and Biological Warfare: A Reference Handbook

Highlights: - Goes beyond a simple moralistic discussion to present the government's perspective and how it has changed over time- Explains why chemical and biological weapons are not "doomsday … mehr »

geschrieben von Al Mauroni (Autor)

Civil War Civil War: People and Perspectives People and Perspectives

Offers a social historian's view of the Civil War, shifting the focus away from political and military leaders to look at how the war affected, and was affected by, ordinary citizens. This book looks … mehr »

geschrieben von Lisa Tendrich Frank (Herausgeber)

Climate Change: A Reference Handbook

Presents an introduction to climate change that outlines key scientific, economic, and political issues. This book reviews how the global community has addressed the issue, and discusses the options … mehr »

geschrieben von David Downie (Autor) und Kate Brash (Autor) und Catherine Vaughan (Autor)

Cold War: A Student Encyclopedia

Ranging from the end of the Second World War to the collapse of the Soviet Union, this work offers portrayals of leading individuals, significant battles, economic developments, societal/cultural … mehr »

geschrieben von Spencer C. Tucker (Herausgeber) und Priscilla Mary Roberts (Herausgeber)

Colonialism, 3v Set: An International Social, Cultural, and Political Encyclopedia

Melvin E. Page is professor of history at East … mehr »

geschrieben von Melvin E. Page (Herausgeber) und Penny M. Sonnenburg (Herausgeber)

Conflict and Security in Central Asia and the Caucasus Conflict and Security in Central Asia and the Caucasus

Analyzes the security of independent states in the strategically vital region of Central Asia and the Caucasus. This book discusses the complicated issues that affect the nations in the region, such … mehr »

geschrieben von Hooman Peimani (Autor)

Conflict Between India and Pakistan: An Encyclopedia

An encyclopedia that examines the conflict between India and Pakistan from independence to the 21st century, with a treatment that presents the issues from both countries' perspectives. It describes … mehr »

geschrieben von Peter Lyon (Autor)

Conflict in Afghanistan: An Encyclopedia

Title currently backordered, no firm … mehr »

geschrieben von Frank A. Clements (Autor)

Conflicts Over Natural Resources: A Reference Handbook

For students, professionals and lay readers alike, this book offers a thorough and balanced grounding in both … mehr »

geschrieben von Jacqueline Vaughn (Autor)

Corporate Crime: A Reference Handbook

How do corporations get away with their crimes? This reference examines both the successes and the failures of government and law enforcement policies concerning the punishment of corporate crime and … mehr »

geschrieben von Richard D. Hartley (Autor)

Costa Rica: A Global Studies Handbook

Unique among Latin American countries, Costa Rica boasts a stable, socially progressive democracy and a high level of development. This work traces its historical development from pre-Colombian … mehr »

geschrieben von Meg Tyler Mitchell (Autor) und Scott Pentzer (Autor)

Cuba: A Global Studies Handbook

Provides a guided tour of the island of Cuba's historical, political, economic, and sociocultural development. This book includes alphabetically organized entries on people, places, and historical … mehr »

geschrieben von Ted A. Henken (Autor)

Early Republic: People and Perspectives

Explores the varied experiences of many different groups of Americans across racial, gender, religious, and regional lines in the early years of the country. This book discusses the everyday lives of … mehr »

geschrieben von Andrew K. Frank (Herausgeber)

East Asian Americans and Political Participation: A Reference Handbook

Highlights: - No other resource offers a comprehensive look at the political actions and impact of East Asian Americans- Vivid case studies ground the discussions in real world events and people- … mehr »

geschrieben von Tsung Chi (Autor) und Raymond A. Smith (Herausgeber)

Emergency Management: A Reference Handbook

The monumental natural and human made disasters of the 20th century, which killed 25 million people in Asia alone, have underscored the need for professional and coordinated disaster response … mehr »

geschrieben von Jeffrey B. Bumgarner (Autor)

Encyclopedia of American Indian History 4v

From the origins of Native American cultures, through the years of colonialism and expansion, this four-volume encyclopedia on the history of Native Americans talks about the story of Native … mehr »

geschrieben von Bruce E. Johansen (Herausgeber) und Barry M. Pritzker (Herausgeber)

Encyclopedia of Love in World Religions

Offers a portrait of love in the context of the classic and contemporary literature of Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, and Hinduism, as well as other cultures and philosophies. This volume … mehr »

geschrieben von Yudit Kornberg Greenberg (Herausgeber)

Encyclopedia of the African Diaspora Encyclopedia of the African Diaspora: Origins, Experiences, and Culture Origins, Experiences, and Culture

A source for information on the people, places, and events of the African diaspora, spanning five continents and five centuries. This work is organized in A-Z sections covering global topics, country … mehr »

geschrieben von Carole Boyce Davies (Herausgeber) und Carole Elizabeth Boyce Davies (Herausgeber)

Encyclopedia of the Jewish Diaspora: Origins, Experiences, and Culture

Divided into 3 volumes, this encyclopedia includes 100 essays on the Jewish Diaspora experience, with coverage ranging from ethnography and demography to philosophy, history, music, and business. It … mehr »

geschrieben von M. Avrum Ehrlich (Solist)

Encyclopedia of the Vietnam War: A Political, Social, and Military History

Air America; antiwar movement; booby traps; Cambodia; drug use; Easter offensive; French Indo-China; Ho Chi Min; Khmer Rouge; Le Duc Tho; McNamara Line; order of battle; Pentagon papers; Quang tri, … mehr »

geschrieben von Spencer C. Tucker (Herausgeber)

Encyclopedia of Witchcraft: The Western Tradition

Sample Topics: Disease and WitchcraftDrugs and HallucinogensFertility CultsGermany, Witchcraft TrialsHeresy and WitchcraftIncubus and SuccubusJews, Witchcraft, and MagicMather, CottonOrthodox … mehr »

geschrieben von Richard M. Golden (Autor) und Richard M. Golden (Herausgeber)

Energy Use Worldwide: A Reference Handbook

Not only have global energy needs increased dramatically over the years, they will continue to increase, creating energy, environmental, and social crises. Can we solve this problem? This book … mehr »

geschrieben von Zachary A. Smith (Autor) und Jacey McCurtain (Autor) und Jaina L. Moan (Autor)

Euthanasia: A Reference Handbook

What are the potential pitfalls of legalizing assisted suicide? How can the expenses of a lingering death impact an uninsured family? How would physician-assisted suicide impact healthcare costs? This … mehr »

geschrieben von Jennifer Fecio McDougall (Autor) und Martha Gorman (Autor)

Food Safety

Presents a survey of food safety issues, ranging from mad cow disease to genetically modified corn. Through a combination of statistics and substantive information, this book delineates the nature and … mehr »

geschrieben von Nina E. Redman (Autor) und Mildred Vasan (Herausgeber)

Forensic Science: An Encyclopedia of History, Methods, and Techniques

Sample Topics: AgglutinationAmphetaminesBloodDeath PenaltyDNAEnzymesInfrared … mehr »

geschrieben von William J. Tilstone (Autor) und Kathleen Anne Savage (Autor) und Leigh A. Clark (Autor)

Freshwater Issues: A Reference Handbook

Highlights: - Explains the impact of water demand, including development of infrastructure and environmental consequences- Details federal and state water laws, including the many regional … mehr »

geschrieben von Zachary Smith (Autor) und Grenetta Thomassey Fink (Autor) und Grenetta Thomassey (Autor)

Gangs: A Reference Handbook

Offers a look at the world of gangs, charting their growth and development in the United States and worldwide, as well as the efforts to curb their expanding criminal enterprises. This book gauges the … mehr »

geschrieben von Karen L. Kinnear (Autor)

Genetic Engineering: A Reference Handbook

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geschrieben von Harry, III LeVine (Autor)

Globalization: A Reference Handbook

Offers an introduction to the phenomenon of globalization, looking at its economic, environmental, and security dimensions as interpreted from different political points of view. This book includes … mehr »

geschrieben von Justin Ervin (Autor) und Zachary A. Smith (Autor)

Hispanic Amer Religious Cultur

A survey of Hispanic American religiosity, contextualizing the roles of Latino and Latina Americans within US religious culture. It shows how long-held spiritual beliefs and the experience of living … mehr »

Historic Cities of the Americas: An Illustrated Encyclopedia

Highlights: - Hard-to-locate information about these great cities' earliest years and their struggles to survive natural and political phenomena, from enemy attacks to tidal waves- Insight into how … mehr »

geschrieben von David F. Marley (Autor)

Industrial Revolution: People and Perspectives

Reveals the long reach of the Industrial Revolution into the work lives and self-perceptions of average Americans. This volume examines what industrialization meant for American artisans, women … mehr »

geschrieben von Jennifer L. Goloboy (Herausgeber) und Peter C. Mancall (Herausgeber)

Ireland and the Americas: Culture, Politics, and History

Covers the cultural, political, economic, musical, and literary impact that Ireland and the nations of the Americas have had on one another since the time of Brendan the Navigator. This book also … mehr »

geschrieben von Jason King (Autor) und Philip Coleman (Autor) und James Byrne (Autor)

Jacksonian and Antebellum Age: People and Perspectives

Highlights the contributions of ordinary men, women, and children in the transformation of the country in the time of Andrew Jackson. This title takes readers into the lives of frontiersmen, … mehr »

geschrieben von Mark R. Cheathem (Herausgeber) und Peter C. Mancall (Herausgeber)

Japan: A Global Studies Handbook

Lucien Ellington is editor of the journal Education about Asia and codirector of … mehr »

geschrieben von Lucien Ellington (Herausgeber)

Juvenile Justice: A Reference Handbook

Highlights: - America's juvenile justice system and the treatment of delinquents examined in both a historical and contemporary context- A solid introduction to the roots and development of juvenile … mehr »

geschrieben von Donald J. Shoemaker (Autor) und Timothy W. Wolfe (Autor) und Danielle McDonald (Orchester)

Lobbying in America: A Reference Handbook

In the US each year, interest groups spend billions of dollars to influence the electoral, legislative, and policymaking process, sometimes for positive change, sometimes to protect narrow interests. … mehr »

geschrieben von Bryson B. Morgan (Autor) und Ronald J. Hrebenar (Autor)

Mainline Christians and U.S. Public Policy: A Reference Handbook

Explores the relationship between mainline Christian denominations and US politics and public policy, from colonial times onwards. This book examines the origins, development, organization and … mehr »

geschrieben von Glenn H. Utter (Autor)

Making of the American West: People and Perspectives

Offers portraits of the people and institutions that drove the Western conquest as well as of those who resisted conquest or hoped for the emergence of a different society. This book surveys the … mehr »

geschrieben von Peter Mancall (Herausgeber) und Benjamin Heber Johnson (Herausgeber)

Mexico: A Global Studies Handbook

Offers an introduction to the history, politics, and society of Mexico, which is the link between the US and Latin America. This book debunks a variety of myths and misconceptions that have evolved … mehr »

geschrieben von James D. , Jr. Huck (Autor)

Military Communications: From Ancient Times to the 21st Century

From messengers on foot to carrier pigeons to satellites and Blackberries, methods of military communication have evolved side-by-side with technological breakthroughs. This is an alphabetically … mehr »

geschrieben von Christopher H. Sterling (Herausgeber)

Military Medicine: From Ancient Times to the 21st Century

Highlights the people and scientific developments in military medicine through the ages, looking at medical advances that changed warfare and societies at home. This work focuses on those areas with … mehr »

geschrieben von Jack E. McCallum (Autor)

Nations and Nationalism: A Global Historical Overview

A comprehensive and revealing compilation of essays analyzing the varied dimensions of … mehr »

geschrieben von Guntram H. Herb (Herausgeber) und David H. Kaplan (Herausgeber)

North Atlantic Treaty Organization: An Encyclopedia of International Security

A comprehensive reference work, which is focused on NATO, covering the people, events, and historical context that have shaped history's successful military partnership among nations. This … mehr »

geschrieben von Craig T. Cobane (Herausgeber)