In addition to presenting the conceptual process of portfolio development, the book offers a practical guide for teachers, administrators, and teacher educators. Chapters are sequenced from conceptual
A unique handbook comparing defendant rights in legal traditions around the world in light of fast-changing developments in U.S. law since September 11, 2001, and the USA PATRIOT Act.
This handbook provides brief biographies of the major players responsible for U.S. national security, and reprints portions of the USA Patriot Act, a 2001 report on foreign terrorist organizations, th
The three authors, historians at Texas Christian U. (Fort Worth), the U. of the Pacific (Stockton, CA), and Bowling Green State U. (Bowling Green, OH), offer an A-to-Z assessment of the events, develo
The field is emerging, but the study of philanthropy--known also as the nonprofit, voluntary, independent, or third sector in the United States--has matured enough to merit its own encyclopedia. Edito
Marking 300 years since the collection of Middle Eastern stories was first introduced to European readers, this reference provides information on enduring questions and issues; summaries and discussio
Thanks to powerful innovations in archaeology and other types of historical research, we now have a picture of everyday life in the Mayan empire that turns the long-accepted conventional wisdom on its
An examination of the contemporary practices, beliefs, and issues of one of the world's oldest and most enduring religions, both within its Indian homeland and throughout the world.
A balanced and straightforward survey of the key issues, facts, and controversies surrounding the use and abuse of harmful drugs in the United States and abroad.
A concise, authoritative guide to civil liberties issues in American society, from freedom of speech and religious liberty to due process, equal protection, and privacy.20 photos, a list of further re
To fill a gap in the record of the 400-year history of US military service, a widely-published author introduces some 250 entries chronicling and analyzing the often contradictory roles of African-Ame
Clearly a labor of love, this two-volume set serves as both an introduction for new readers as well as a reference for those already immersed in the history, lore, personalities, and practicalities of
Contributions to this two-volume reference for a general readership cover a wide range of topics relevant to the country's economic life, including union and labor relations, education and training, c
Part of a series intended to introduce a general American audience to the countries of Asia, this text presents narrative chapters on Indonesia's history, geography, economics, institutions, and socie
Arguing that the history of alcohol production and consumption and the related history of temperance movements and laws are international histories, this encyclopedia offers a comparative treatment of
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.
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
Drawing on such sources as the Folklore Archives at the University of California at Los Angeles, a PhD-level botanist lists conditions, remedies, and practitioners of North American and British folk m
Kuersten's (political science, Western Michigan U., Kalamazoo) reference work provides a broad overview of gender discrimination and inequality in the U.S., demonstrating the importance of this topic
An extensive exploration of the major decisions and personalities of the Supreme Court during the 14-year tenure of Chief Justice Morrison Remick Waite.
A concise yet thorough overview of the environmental issues, problems, and controversies facing Latin America and the Caribbean—from the tip of South America to the Windward Islands.
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
An expert guide to the development of the middle school model as the best educational environment designed to address students' developmental and social needs as well as educational needs.
Frank (physical education and fitness management, DePaul U., Chicago) examines the role of sport in the educational process, for all individuals concerned participants, spectators, fans, coaches, and
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
American anthropologist Ashkenazi describes his account as a traveler's guide pointing out the main features, rather than an exhaustive description of the vast Japanese mythology. In substantial intro
Teaches how to create stories using any of five software applications: KidPix, Pinnacle Studio, PowerPoint, Adobe Premiere, and Macromedia Flash, and includes information on copyright and fair use.
For high school students and above, this reference can be a first stop for information on topics related to patterns of settlement, control of external lands, and ideologies of domination all aspects
Put together by Mustard (economics, U. of Georgia), this work provides a starting-point for students interested in researching racial justice issues in the United States, primarily related to the expe
Fourteen religious scholars, most based in the U.S., examine the treatment of gender and sexuality in nine of the world's religions including African and Native American spiritual traditions, Daoism,
This handbook provides a thorough treatment of the various mechanisms African Americans have used to participate in U.S. political affairs from the colonial era to the present.
Scholars of history, communications, and similar fields from many countries present 250 entries on topics relating to propaganda. Some entries are geographical such as the Arab world, Indonesia, or S
