Discusses some of the strategic battles of the Korean Conflict, including the Battle of Osan, the amphibious assault at Inchon, and the Battle of Pork Chop Hill.
Looks at the radical changes in the social and political life of Afghanistan, including coverage of the Taliban, the condition of women, and efforts to reconstruct the political and economic infrastru
Explores both sides of the question of whether or not demonic possession occurs and exorcism is an effective treatment, looking at cultural and social factors, mental illnesses, and the dangers involv
Looks at important writings and moments in American history from the end of the Revolutionary War to the growing tensions over the slavery debate and the California gold rush.
Looks at important writings and moments in American history from the years of early exploration to some of the first colonies settled in the New World.
Looks at important writings and moments in early American history, from Benjamin Franklin flying a kite during a thunderstorm to the peace treaty ending the Revolutionary War.
Numerous riveting eyewitness accounts of the day that lives "in infamy", as told by both American and Japanese participants, are collected in an addition to a series that explores major events in worl
Looks at important writings and moments in American history during the the Spanish American War, annexation of the Philippines and other territories, and the Industrial Revolution.
Presents a collection of articles debating various issues concerning teenage pregnancy, including options for pregnant teens, the role of sex education programs, and the contribution of older men to t
Looks at important writings and moments in American history during the nineteen nineties, discussing the challenges facing America following the fall of the Berlin Wall and the collapse of the Soviet
Looks at important writings and moments in American history during the build-up to the Civil War and the war itself, the era of reconstruction, and the Indian Wars that followed.
Explores how changes in attitudes toward sexuality and developments, such as readily available means of birth control, transformed society throughout the twentieth century.
Explores how changes in attitudes toward sexuality and developments, such as readily available means of birth control, transformed society throughout the twentieth century.
Explores the beliefs and activities of the Ku Klux Klan, the American Nazi Party, and such late twentieth-century white supremacist extremist groups as the Christian Identity movement.
Examines the history of the formative years of the United States, focusing on westward expansion and the role of the frontier in shaping the new nation.
A thematic examination of Solzhenitsyn's novel offers a biographical overview of the author, critical essays by varied experts, and a discussion of concurrent historical events.
Essays discuss the story of Medea's betrayal and bloody revenge as well as the historical background of the play and its themes, characteres, and modern interpretations.
Geoengineering is the deliberate manipulation of the environment in an attempt to counteract the harmful effects of human-influenced climate change. It's intended as a solution, but it also can create
"Experts often disagree about how much and what kind of intelligence should be considered classified. In addition, there can be benefits to leaking intelligence, a practice that is done by insiders wi
Once they were the stuff of science fiction, but almost out of nowhere, self-driving cars have become a reality. Experts suggest that driverless cars will appear on our roads within five to twenty yea
Current ControversiesEach anthology is composed of a wide spectrum of primary sources written by many of the foremost authorities in their respective fields. This unique approach provides students wit
Current ControversiesEach anthology is composed of a wide spectrum of primary sources written by many of the foremost authorities in their respective fields. This unique approach provides students wit
