Includes entries for a variety of novels, containing biographical data, summary, character descriptions, themes, historical and cultural context, critical overview, critical excerpts, and an original
In her foreword, editor Hudock (U. of South Carolina) explains how she came to value a feminist approach to literature and literary studies, an approach she feels is constantly evolving. In this six-v
Unlike other volumes in the series, this one does not profile writers of a particular era but instead focuses on one novel published in 1897. Aiming to provide a convenient and thorough resource for s
Presents the life stories of twenty-six Americans who worked on the home front during the war, including factory worker Peggy Terry, entertainer Dorothy Lamour, and physicist Elda Anderson.
Presents first-person accounts of the American home front during World War II, including excerpts from presidential addresses, magazine articles, and personal reflections.
Offering a multidisciplinary view of each era, this reference set's five volumes focus, respectively, on ancient Greece and Rome, ancient Egypt, Medieval Europe, Renaissance Europe, and the Age of the
The series, for high-school students and general readers, offers cross-disciplinary introductions to major civilizations that have flourished from antiquity to modern times, with a global perspective
"This set offers a fascinating look at how Americans spend their free time and entertain themselves. A total of 271 essays present chiefly historical perspectives in the fields of American and cultura
Pointing out the relative youth of Danish literature in the context of world literatures, editor Stecher-Hansen (U. of Washington) introduces the subject and discusses her selection of writers. Follow
Includes entries for a variety of novels, containing biographical data, summary, character descriptions, themes, historical and cultural context, critical overview, critical excerpts, and an original
As a political, social and cultural entity, Norway changed much in the twentieth century. It became independent from Sweden less than a century before to produced national heroes such as Amundson. It
Explores the physical structure of the Earth's landforms, including what they are, how they look, how they were created and change over time, and major geological events associated with each.
A celebrity. The first edition--13 volumes published 1972-75, and cited in Books for College Libraries 3rd ed., Guide to Reference Books, Public Library Catalog, Walford's--is surely the most widely
Designed to be used at the high school and undergraduate levels, this is one of a series that presents primary historical documents from U.S. history. Conceived as a companion to the American Decades
Bogucki (Princeton U.) and Crabtree (anthropology, New York U.) head an impressive group of archaeologists and anthropologists at universities and museums in the UK, the US, Switzerland, the Netherlan
Essays collected here focus on 18 British writers, mostly contemporary. Essays are designed to interest readers unfamiliar with the writers' work and to assist those who know their work well by provid
Includes entries for a variety of novels, containing biographical data, summary, character descriptions, themes, historical and cultural context, critical overview, critical excerpts, and an original
During the early part of the decade, says Lev (electronic media and film, Towson U., Baltimore) American cinema faced challenges from the divorce of production companies from theater chains forced by
Offers literary criticism on world literature of the past quarter century, with essays by Octavio Paz, Elie Wiesel, Mario Vargas Llosa, and other major writers.
Provides twenty-seven excerpts of written works, speeches, and testimony from the Industrial Revolution, exploring thoughts and ideas from key figures during this innovative time.
Provides an overview of the Industrial Revolution, including the history of the era, the technological advances, the migration of workers, the impact on society, and the changes in the workplace.
Presents a comprehensive overview of the French and Indian War, including biographies and full or excerpted memoirs, speeches, and other source documents.
Includes entries for a variety of novels, containing biographical data, summary, character descriptions, themes, historical and cultural context, critical overview, critical excerpts, and an original
This three-volume reference for middle school and above addresses the nature of addictive behavior, the available treatments, and the relevant social issues surrounding the substances and their effect
Provides title, subject, and author access to the contents of a set of books about people and events in United States history during the years 1929 through 1939.
Articles contained in fifteen volumes describe issues relating to and affecting the Catholic Church, in areas such as history, ethics, spirituality, and social sciences.
The essays of this volume offer helpful introductory and critical discussion of 20 American novels, short stories, and poems deemed classic (though some may find the choice of "Tales of the Grotesque
This impressive reference contains well-researched entries, many written by specialists. The defining subject of food and culture allows a broad selection of topics; readers will delight in the variet
Presents 647 brief biographies of notable figures who were active in the 1960s, summarizing each figure's family history, education, occupation, cause of death, achievements, and legacy.
The Encyclopedia encompasses East Asia and the countries of Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Iran, Iraq, Turkey, and Afghanistan, but it does not include Siberia
Presents an overview of the Great Depression through the words and writings of the time: more than twenty-five excerpts from speeches, poems, fiction and non-fiction works.
Provides a look at the personal and professional lives of scientists from the Industrial Revolution to the present, including Charles Babbage, Robert H. Jarvik, Patrick Steptoe, and James Lovelock
Alphabetically arranged articles provide information about biological and psychological aspects of learning and memory, along with biographies of key individuals, descriptions of various theories, and
Describes twenty-eight literary movements, discussing representative authors and specific works as well as themes and styles, and offers a selection of critical commentary.
Includes entries for a variety of novels, containing biographical data, summary, character descriptions, themes, historical and cultural context, critical overview, critical excerpts, and an original
