Geography Today provides a thoughtful and thorough introduction to the study of geography—from maps and technology to the study of different cultures, political systems, and economies, and an investig
This book provides a detailed introduction to natural disasters and the ways in which they have had and continue to have, profound effects on human society.• Provides readers with a sound background i
This up-to-date introduction to the complex world of conspiracies and conspiracy theories provides insight into why millions of people are so ready to believe the worst about our political, legal, rel
An introduction to the history of early Christianity, this reference provides roughly 60 primary source documents from the first five centuries of the Christian Era, each accompanied by explanatory ma
This book provides a comprehensive introduction to one of the most controversial issues in modern society—steroid abuse among athletes—as well as to the ongoing debate over the use and misuse of illeg
Based on the most recent scholarship, this book provides students and interested lay readers with a basic introduction to key facts and current controversies concerning the Enlightenment.‧ Provides th
This expansive four-volume encyclopedia presents students and general readers with a broad introduction to Islam that enables learning about the fundamental role of Islam in world history and promotes
This book provides a detailed introduction to the cloning of both plants and animals and discusses the important social, ethical, political, technical, and other issues related to the practice.
Written by leading experts in African studies, this broad introduction to Nigeria follows the history of the republic from the early period to the present day.
Truly an essential reference for today's world, this detailed introduction to the origins, events, and impact of the adversarial relationship between Arabs and Israelis illuminates the complexities an
This book provides a thorough introduction to historical and contemporary issues in American religion, tackling controversial hot-button topics such as abortion, Intelligent Design, and Scientology.
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 accessible introduction to climate change that outlines key scientific, economic, and political issues, reviews how the global community has addressed the issue to date, and discusses the options
This handbook provides a sweeping overview of U.S. campaign and election reform efforts, past and present, from the introduction of the secret ballot to touch-screen voting.
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.
A unique resource that synthesizes existing primary and secondary sources to provide a fascinating introduction to the development and dissemination of science within history's great empires, as well
Designed as an introduction to Roman culture for the general reader, student, and non-specialist, McGeough's (archaeology & history, Lethbridge U., Canada) text discusses Roman civilization in terms o
This encyclopedic volume treats the development of modern tanks and armored warfare from their introduction in World War I to the present. Intervening periods meriting chapters include the interwar ye
An introduction to the mythological world of the Greeks and the Romans, combined with a chronology of myths and a dictionary of key characters, objects, and events.
Feinberg (education, Florida International U.) provides an introduction to bilingual education, covering the evolution of bilingual education in the U.S.; its relation to educational and civil rights
An engaging and accurate introduction to the Protestant Reformation, told in the words of those who led it, opposed it, and lived it.• Offers readers an understanding of the origins and development of
An introduction to the myths and realities of the history of Victorian Britain, with accompanying primary sources.• Corrects nine myths about the Victorian era, with explanations of why these myths be
This outstanding resource guide for students and young adults provides an introduction to the history of prescription drug abuse that explains how this problem has arisen and examines the social, poli
A broad introduction to a major turning point in human development, this book guides the reader through the emergence of civilization in Mesopotamia, when city life began and writing was invented.
This book provides an outstanding single-volume resource on the topic of solar energy for young adults and general audiences.‧ Provides an accessible and useful technical introduction to the various w
For the first 69 pages, Haupert (economics, U. of WI--La Crosse) provides an extensive introduction to the background and history of the entertainment industry, including subjects like the relative co
The authors (a professor of and a PhD candidate in political science at Northern Arizona U.) present an introduction to the concept of globalization that includes the perspectives of neoliberals, inst
A comprehensive introduction to the resurgence of religion in China and Taiwan since the end of the Cultural Revolution and a wide-ranging examination of the impact of religious traditions on Euro-Am
The substantial (100-page) introduction by editor Gin (Southeast Asian studies, Universiti Sains Malaysia) discusses the development of the region's identity, the shape of its history, and trends in s
American anthropologists, historians, and scholars of religion offer general readers a deeper perspective of Islam and Muslims than the nightly news provides. After a historical introduction and overv
This two-volume reference contains 650-plus alphabetically arranged, signed entries which focus on various aspects of human bondage in all its forms throughout the ages. An introduction offers a histo
Providing up-to-date information for general readers as well as those well-informed about the Islamic State, this book offers an essential understanding of the rise of ISIS and its current influence i
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
Vietnam War on Film illustrates how to employ film as a teaching tool. It also stands on its own as an account of the war and the major films that have depicted it.• Provides a unique guide to the Vie
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
