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
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
