This fascinating work provides an enlightening guided tour of the island of Cuba's historical, political, economic, and sociocultural development from the pre-Columbian period to the present.
The 322 entries in this encyclopedia chronicle the modes and means of message transmission among armed troops involved in battles and reconnaissance since the beginning of civilization. Writing for th
A comprehensive five-volume reference on the defining conflict of the second half of the 20th century, covering all aspects of the Cold War as it influenced events around the world.
The most comprehensive and up-to-date student reference on the Cold War, offering expert coverage of all aspects of the conflict in a richly designed format, fully illustrated to give students a vivi
This book is a captivating and authoritative introduction to Brazil--its history, the evolution of its society and culture, and the staggering variety of peoples and landscapes within its borders.
Offering a unique approach to studying one of the most eventful eras in American history, this volume looks at a dozen key events of the 1960s and 1970s and considers the possible paths history might
This work is a revealing study of the enigmatic Indus civilization and how a rich repertoire of archaeological tools is being used to probe its puzzles.
Written by the most prominent scholars in American Jewish history, this encyclopedia illuminates the varied experiences of America's Jews and their impact on American society and culture over three a
This book maps the development of modern policing--both theory and practice--from humans' first efforts at social control, through the British roots of modern policing, to the unique institution of A
Sowards (history and Pacific Northwest studies, U. of Idaho) summarizes and synthesizes the environmental history literature for the west coast of the United States. In an effort to make political and
This volume gives students, professors, and the general public a single, comprehensive source on the key themes in the historical development of the presidency from America's founding era through th
This volume in ABC-CLIO's About Federal Government set looks at the history and daily operations of the federal judiciary, from district courts, to courts of appeal, to the Supreme Court.
American Revolution looks at one of the most significant eras in American history through the eyes of its least famous and least studied participants, including women, African Americans, Native Ameri
Sentencing: A Reference Handbook offers a complete overview of the complex sentencing procedures devised by the federal government and each of the 50 states.
This work is a detailed survey of food safety issues today, from E-coli contamination in fruits and vegetables to food production practices that increase antibiotic resistance.
It was not subtle, nor was it slow. The Industrial Revolution in America took on every aspect of life in short order and created an entirely new national identity. In addition, individuals had to comp
This engaging work uses key discoveries, events, people, techniques, and controversies to give the general reader a rich history of archaeology from its beginnings in the 16th century to the present.
Owning, or at least having some control over the products of one's mental labors started to be an issue from the moment we humans went mental. Add globalization, and determining who created what and w
While Sherow (history, Kansas State U.) cannot deny that Kansas is flatter than a pancake, he makes a strong case for the importance of preserving grasslands here and elsewhere. From the earliest migr
This two-volume encyclopedia on slavery in the United States by Rodriguez (history, Eureka College) contains a wealth of material on the historical, social, and political aspects of the "peculiar inst
This compilation of the best thinking about adoption by both historical and current authorities reveals a vital, ever-changing practice affecting the lives of millions of people around the globe.
This work is a revealing combination of biographies and topical essays that describe the outstanding and often-overlooked contributions of women to the science, politics, and culture of the Renaissanc
Addressing its technical evolution as well as its military and social impact, this comprehensive reference shows how historic leaders such as Dionysus of Syracuse, the Ottoman sultan Mohammad II, Oli
This reference for high school and up offers a detailed overview of the background and history of mental health issues in the US and considers the current policy arena for mental health. Treatment, re
In this unique reference, leading historians describe not only how the expansion of the American nation in the early 19th century was a turning point in U.S. history that led to the Civil War, but als
This work is an overview of the critical natural resource conflicts facing the United States and the world, and current attempts to resolve them peacefully.
This work is a unique single source for information on the foreign policy--wars, treaties, initiatives, and doctrines--of all 43 presidents of the United States.
This comprehensive volume explores the intricate, mutually dependent relationship between science and exploration--how each has repeatedly built on the discoveries of the other and, in the process, o
From Angkor Wat to Agent Orange, Southeast Asia An Environmental History tells the story of some of the most dramatic effects humans have had on the natural and developed environment anywhere in the
A step-by-step guide explores the concept of virtual school libraries, summarizes the latest information about student and teacher use of electronic resources, and addresses the concept of virtual sch
This work is a fascinating history of precontact North America, presenting the facts and engaging the reader by using alternative history--what if key facts were different?--to help develop critical t
The first work to offer 5,000 years of authoritative historical coverage of ancient and modern cities in the Middle East and North Africa--from their founding to the present--highlighting each city's
This comprehensive treatment of the environmental history of northern North America offers a compelling account of the complex encounters of people, technology, culture, and ecology that shaped moder
This work is the most authoritative and wide-ranging encyclopedia on the American Revolution ever created for a student audience.• Over 1,200 entries addressing, at a student level, every facet of the
