Forensic chemists and toxicologists work with drugs and poisons, but they each start with different evidence. Forensic chemists working in a crime lab must determine if the physical evidence they rec
Blood, Bugs, and Plants explores several core biological areas that have influenced modern forensic science. Entomology ("bugs") is a specialty that uses knowledge about insect life cycles to inform
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Nuclear physics investigates the properties and behavior of the central portion, or nucleus, of the atom. This branch of physics had perhaps the biggest impact on the world in the 20th century becaus
Fostering creativity due to adversity or poverty or by breaking rules of stoic propriety, the resiliency and spirit of Latino writers, journalists, and editors bring pride and significance to their h
Trade, Transportation, and Warfare examines the contributions American Indians have made to these areas, with an emphasis on geography, economics, and social studies. The main question that the book
Social Structure examines the social order undergirding our advanced industrial society by exploring the recent evolution of major social institutions, including the economy, politics and government,
Values and the Good Life examines axiology, which is the study of values. Axiology explores whether it is ever okay to tell a lie or to steal--and asks what makes certain actions right and others wron
Reality, Religion, and the Mind examines metaphysics, the basic, broad study of reality. The field encompasses such fundamental questions as the following: Is there really a God? Is there life on othe
Careers in Focus: Comic Books and Graphic Novels explores 20 careers in this popular and exciting career field.Job profiles include:Advertising workersBindery workersComic book artistsComic books writ
Computers in Science and Mathematics examines the contributions that have been made to computer technology as well as the many ways in which scientists and mathematicians use computers in their daily
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From the first incident of petty theft to modern media piracy, crime and punishment have been a part of every society. However, the structure and values of a particular society shape both the inciden
It is difficult to identify a defining moment that turned the tide toward less-polluting energy sources, but most people today have a fresh outlook on the environment and realize the importance of co
In 2006, nearly 11 million young people from the ages of 12 to 20 reported using alcohol, and nearly 10 percent of those aged 12 to 17 reported using illicit drugs. Alcohol and drug abuse often start
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Looks at the life and work of the physicist who despite health challenges has become a renowned cosmologist, and discusses how to become a college professor and a physicist.
This reference for scholars, journalists, and the general reader contains short biographies of more than 285 American social leaders and activists from colonial times to the present. The alphabeticall
It is estimated that about one million people in the United States are living with AIDS, many of them undiagnosed. Around the world, the number of people living with AIDS is placed at approximately 33
Mathematical methods are useful in understanding nature. Though many people accept this view without question, it is usually an act of faith. History demonstrates that nature's most fundamental and i
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Peer pressure takes many different forms, including hurtful comments, undue influence by others to buy material items, or pressure to behave in a certain way or engage in a particular activity. Bully
Greek and Roman mythology has fascinated people for thousands of years, and its influence on cultures throughout Europe, America, North Africa, the Middle East, and elsewhere attests to the universal
Every human being carries, within each of his or her cells, a long history of the species. The human genome is a record of evolution that stretches back to the first Homo sapiens and to the orig
Although the science of ecology emerged only recently, it has a long ancestry. It begins in the 18th century with the story of Gilbert White, an English clergyman whose correspondence describing and
The encyclopedia features about 600 cross-referenced entries - including more than 175 new to this volume - that reflect the new ways of using information technology and the important social issues t
Designed to meet the needs of high school and college students as well as members of the general public seeking clear explanations of basic government and political topics, Encyclopedia of American G
Volcanic eruptions are some of the most spectacular of all natural phenomena, yet they are also among the most dangerous geological hazards. Eruptions may send blocks of rock, ash, and gas tens of th
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It wasn't until the mid-19th century that the science of meteorology was recognized as a bona fide science. Transitioning from a barely reputable weather-guessing art to a computer-driven science thr
The Encyclopedia of Magic and Alchemy offers readers a handy, comprehensive A to Z of magical lore and traditions, including philosophies, rituals, materials, procedures, and famous practitioners. Mo
The first decade of the 20th century has been called the Age of Innocence, the Age of Optimism, and the Age of Confidence. America saw the peace and prosperity it expected. In the second decade, Worl
Praise for the previous edition:Booklist/RBB "Editors' Choice Reference Source, 2001""...a useful historical perspective...fills a gap in the reference collection and is recommended for high-school,
Praise for the previous edition:"This dictionary does a comprehensive job of covering these two dynamic and expansive fields of science...helpful diagrams and very useful appendices...a must for anyo
The establishment, maintenance, and enforcement of the rules of social behavior are of fundamental concern for sociologists. Deviance and Crime is a brand-new, full-color guide that examines the defin
..".covers a broad range of information on American law...exceptionally good."--American Reference Books Annual While ignorance of the law may be no excuse for breaking it, for most people, the law s
The kidneys are vital organs that perform several functions in the human body, but they are susceptible to a variety of illnesses and disorders. Although many kidney diseases can be successfully treat
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In 1933, in his first inaugural address, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt declared, "... the only thing we have to fear is fear itself..." Yet, Roosevelt knew that the fear he spoke of was grounded
