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
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.
