This accessible reference for general readers and students in high school and up uses Senate and task force reports, documents, cases, legislation, and other primary source documents to chronicle deve
This reference for undergraduate students traces developments in campaign regulations and court interpretations over the past 100 years, using excerpts from about 60 primary documents paired with plai
This is the one-stop valuable reference source for students and general readers searching for historical and current information regarding the ever-ongoing gun debate in the United States.
This thought-provoking reference work explores the evolution of America's heated abortion debate in a selection of over 40 primary documents from the 19th century to the present day. The guide includ
This easy-to-use core reference takes on the biggest issue of our day: freedom of speech in post-9/11 America. No issue is more important to Americans--and especially to librarians--than the Patriot
The most up-to-date reference book of its kind, written by two key players in the field of military reform. Korb and Wheeler examine the arms procurement procedures and the politics and individuals th
Whether on vinyl or in digital form, the album has become an integral part of our cultural history. 100 Albums That Changed Popular Music: A Reference Guide tells the stories behind the most groundbr
Blockbusters: A Reference Guide to Film Genres offers both film specialists and film fans an in-depth look at twelve popular genres of film. With a separate chapter dedicated to each of twelve commonl
Covering 15 countries and territories comprising 92% of the population of the region, this reference text profiles the populations of the African Diaspora living in the Caribbean. Each profile discuss
Heavilin (English, Taylor U.) provides reference and background to The Grapes of Wrath for undergraduates seeking a readable examination of the novel's plot, structure, theme, characters, and its co
Perhaps the most important literary achievement of the 20th century, Ulysses is also one of the most challenging. This reference introduces beginning readers to Joyce and his novel, removes some of th
Organized into case studies of 49 endangered animals written by some 70 contributors, this reference guide includes the Asian elephant, basking shark, giant panda, leatherback turtle, boreal toad, Mex
This reference traces the historical background of editorial cartooning, and presents works that chronicle the history and criticize the aesthetics of the art. It also describes anthologies and exhibi
Providing a convenient and unique look at fashion and costume literature and how it has developed historically, this volume discusses monographic and reference literature and provides information on
"Although prepared for an anthropolocical series, this bibliography contains much that is important for history, sociology (race relations), and geography . . . a good example of a reference work that
John Fowles, best known as the author of The French Lieutenant's Woman, has also written numerous other works--fiction as well as nonfiction. This unique reference book lists all of Fowles' major and
"[A]s the only historiographic reference source available for museum bibliography this book fills a large gap in the literature and should be purchased by all libraries." Choice
An accessible and ready reference for student research, this day-by-day guide highlights the importance of Asian Americans in U.S. history, highlighting the impact of specific individuals and this lar
This two-volume reference for general readers and students presents documents reflecting the global development of feminism and ideas of gender equality. The reference seeks to internationalize femini
This reference for general readers and students in high school and up offers entries based around primary source documents that reveal the extent of white collar and corporate crime (from the 1800s th
Appropriate for high school and college libraries, this reference summarizes the isotopes, electron configuration, chemical and physical properties, availability, history, and common compounds of 118
In November of 1940, the German pocket battleship Admiral Scheer attacked British Convoy HX-84. The merchant cruiser HMS Jervis Bay, a converted passenger liner that was the convoy's only escort--arme
Put together by a reference librarian from the U. of South Alabama and a professor of English from Spring Hill College, this is a reference guide to the works of the American playwright known for such
This all-in-one reference guide will help students, researchers, and interested readers make sense of the infamous election of 2000. Following an overview of the 2000 presidential race, five essays s
The internment of thousands of Japanese Americans during World War II is one of the most shameful episodes in American history. This reference guide will help students and other interested readers to
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"The only available in-depth `reference guide' to American popular music, this should be joyously welcomed by all students of the field. . . . Highly recommended for most reference collections." Libra
This reference investigates the role of landscape in popular works and in doing so explores the time in which they were written.• Discusses books and poems covered on the AP English Literature and Com
The president is arguably the most recognized and powerful individual in the United States. This reference work explores the American presidency in relation to issues of race concerning the African Am
Placing the era firmly within the American experience, this reference illuminates what daily life was really like in the 1950s, including for people from the "Other America"—those outside the prospero
This concise yet comprehensive reference book provides an overview of the Black Lives Matter movement, from its emergence in response to the police-involved deaths of unarmed black people to its devel
This concise reference covers the diverse roots of Arabs in America, tracing the changing face of this community from the 19th century until today.• Helps readers to understand the history, struggles,
Transgender individuals face unique challenges when it comes to their physical, psychological, and social health and well-being. This accessible reference investigates these concerns in depth, offerin
The first book-length study of Harper Lee's two novels, this is the ultimate reference for those interested in Harper Lee's writing, most notably as it considers race, class, and gender.• Assists stud
This encyclopedia offers a variety of resources for readers interested in learning more about eating disorders, including hundreds of reference entries, interviews, scholarly debates, and case studies
This accessible reference profiles the vitamins and minerals most important to human health, presenting information in an easy-to-use format and summarizing the findings of key research studies.• Util
