This in-depth, comprehensive study of U.S. involvement in the modern Middle East carefully weighs the interplay of domestic, cultural, religious, diplomatic, international, and military events in one
This comprehensive set of essays documents the most important criminal, civil, and political trials in the United States from colonial times to the present, examining their impact on both legal histo
This masterful six-volume encyclopedia provides comprehensive, global coverage of religion, emphasizing larger religious communities without neglecting the world's smaller religious outposts.
This book documents the current global refugee crisis and examines the interrelated factors of immigration enforcement, international human rights law, political violence, and refugee protection.
Born of unquenchable curiosity and fueled by astounding technology, the exploration of space is one of humankind's definitive achievements. As history, it offers real-life drama no fiction can match-
This handbook provides an overview of the current scientific understanding of autism spectrum disorders, as well as a cultural and historical perspective on the controversies that plague the field.
This book is the most comprehensive and authoritative reference ever published on the wide range of martial arts disciplines practiced in cultures around the world.
ABC-CLIO's celebrated Contemporary World Issues series---available in both print and eBook formats---provides accurate, unbiased reference handbooks on the major topics of the day.For details about a
An annotated timeline of the key events in the history of the United States army, from the Revolutionary War to today's ongoing conflicts, Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.
A revealing volume that portrays the lives of African Americans in all its variety across the entire 19th century--combining coverage of the pre- and post-Civil War eras.
This book offers the true stories of the major figures in the 17th-18th century age of piracy in the Western Hemisphere--both the pirates themselves and those dedicated to stopping them.
A fresh compilation of essays and entries based on the latest research, this work documents African American culture and political activism from the slavery era through the 20th century.
This six-volume, chronologically organized reference offers concise entries of major military actions and related events from the earliest recorded conflicts to the present.
The most complete single-source collection on gambling ever assembled gives readers access to the best possible information about one of the fastest growing industries in the world.
A new reference resource that combines unique historical analysis, scholarly essays, and primary source documents to explore the evolution of ideas and institutions that have shaped American governme
The most comprehensive resource available on creation myths from around the world--their narratives, themes, motifs, similarities, and differences--and what they reveal about their cultures of origin
A comprehensive examination of different forms of identity theft and its economic impact, including profiles of perpetrators and victims and coverage of current trends, security implications, prevent
An up-to-date, concise examination of China--past and present--providing detailed information on a country whose substantial impact on the global economy and consumer culture continues to grow.
This is the first comprehensive encyclopedia on the history of the vast and varied ways human beings have used the world's waterways for business, protection, and recreation.
A lively, accessible collection of essays exploring the history of the struggle for women's rights in the United States from the colonial period to the present.
This encyclopedia offers the most comprehensive presentation available on the diversity and richness of religious practices among African Americans, from traditions predating the era of the transatla
A historical study of the relationship between civilian and military leaders in the United States during wartime, from the American Revolution to the Iraq War.
This encyclopedia is the first comprehensive survey of Hispanic American religiosity, contextualizing the roles of Latino and Latina Americans within U.S. religious culture.
This introduction to life and culture in Japan presents a captivating portrait of the island nation, home to 127 million people and one of the most robust economies in the world.
An insightful collection of essays focused on American men, women, and children from a range of economic classes and ethnic backgrounds during the Great Depression.
This timely and authoritative resource combines both topical and country-by-country coverage to help readers understand the coexistence of church and state in nations around the world today.
This volume 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 of a
This encyclopedia offers authoritative coverage of the concepts, traditions, events, and individuals that shaped United States' foreign relations from the American Revolution to the present.
Environmental Justice: A Reference Handbook, Second Edition offers a current overview of the environmental inequities faced by poor and minority communities and the development of the grassroots move
This is the only book since the fall of the Soviet Union to analyze the security of the newly emerged independent states in the strategically vital region of Central Asia and the Caucasus.
Based on the latest research, this work provides a new look at the lives of African Americans in the Western United States, from the colonial era to the present.
